A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Feuerbach family of Germany.
Reg. 4973 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
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)
“De sa. à un More, iss. d'un feu au nat., ledit More hab. d'or, rebr. de gu., tort. d'arg., l'oreille ornée d'un annelet d'or, tenant de sa main dextre un sabre. C.: les meubles de l'écu. L. d'or et de sa.”
GermanyGörlitz, c. 1545
Where the Feuerbach Arms Were Recorded
Görlitz
Map of Germany showing where the Feuerbach arms are recorded
The Feuerbach arms were recorded in Görlitz, c. 1545.
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.
Charles V
Sovereign of the period
Charles V
1519–1556
Reigning in Germany when the Feuerbach 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 Feuerbach Family in Germany
The surname Feuerbach is a topographic name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It is composed of two distinct parts: "Feuer," meaning fire, and "Bach," meaning brook or stream. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to adopt the name likely lived near a stream that was either known for its warmth or perhaps located near a site associated with fire, such as a forge or a kiln. By 1545, historical records confirm that members of the Feuerbach family were established in the city of Görlitz. During this period, Görlitz was a prominent center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Feuerbachs often integrated into the local urban economy as skilled workers or merchants. The name reflects a time when surnames were frequently derived from the natural features of the landscape, helping to identify individuals by the specific location of their homes or workplaces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fuer and Bach
Fire and a brook or stream of water.
This name
FeuerbachRefers to a person who lived near a stream associated with fire or a furnace.
also spelled
Feuerbak
Feuerbache
Feuerback
Foyerbah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Görlitz, Ratsrechnungen und Bürgerbücher der Stadt Görlitz, 1545
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