A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fehringer family of Germany.
Reg. 1323 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un cheval bridé, au nat., iss. d'une champagne crén. d'une pièce et deux demies de sa. C.: le cheval, iss. L. d'arg. et de sa.”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
Where the Fehringer Arms Were Recorded
Nördlingen
Map of Germany showing where the Fehringer arms are recorded
The Fehringer arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, c. 1765.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Fehringer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Fehringer Family in Germany
The family name Fehringer is rooted in the history of southern Germany, specifically within the Swabian region. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-established in the free imperial city of Nördlingen. During this period, Nördlingen was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Fehringers often played active roles in the local guild system. The name itself likely functions as a topographic or habitational surname, suggesting that early ancestors may have originated from a place known as Fehringen or a similar locality. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the city, contributing to the vibrant urban life that defined Nördlingen during the late 1700s. Through their presence in local parish and municipal records, we can see that the Fehringers were part of a stable community that valued record-keeping and civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Föhringer
A person originating from the town of Föhring in Bavaria.
This name
FehringerRefers to an inhabitant or descendant from the settlement of Föhring.
also spelled
Fehringer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen (1765)
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Kirchenbücher der St. Georgskirche (1765)
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen nach ihrer Entstehung und Bedeutung (1982)
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