A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fejer family of Germany.
Reg. 7724 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
knightChivalry and service in arms
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à deux bandes de gu.; aux 2 et 3 d'or à la fasce d'azur, ch. d'une étoile du champ et acc. en chef d'une aigle naiss. de sa., mouv. de la fasce. Sur le tout d'arg. à un homme iss. de la p., hab. de gu., au rabat d'arg., la tête tort. de gu. et d'arg., tenant trois lis de jardin d'or, tigés et feuillés de sin. Cq. cour. C.: l'homme du surtout, iss.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Fejer arms are recorded
The Fejer arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Fejer 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 Fejer Family in Germany
The surname Fejer is deeply connected to the linguistic and cultural shifts of Central Europe. The name is derived from the Hungarian word *fehér*, which means white or fair, and it was historically used as a descriptive nickname for someone with light hair or a pale complexion. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had established a presence in the region of Bavaria. This migration was common during this era as people moved across borders for work, trade, or religious reasons. Families like the Fejers often integrated into local Bavarian communities while maintaining their distinct identity through their unique surname. Over time, the name evolved in spelling and pronunciation as it adapted to the German language, reflecting the fluid nature of identity for families living in the heart of Europe during the seventeen hundreds.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Feher
A Hungarian term describing someone with a fair or white complexion.
This name
FejerAn occupational or descriptive surname referring to a person with light hair or pale skin.
also spelled
Feser
Fezzer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kázmér, Miklós. Régi magyar családnevek szótára: XIV–XVII. század (1993)
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt (1967)
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
knightChivalry and service in arms
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
knightChivalry and service in arms
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
