A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fieg family of Germany.
Reg. 2746 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
helmetWisdom and security in defence
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à un casque de sa., taré de profil, panaché d'une pl. d'aut. d'arg. C.: deux pl. d'aut., d'arg. et de sa. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyHan, c. 1765
Where the Fieg Arms Were Recorded
Han
Map of Germany showing where the Fieg arms are recorded
The Fieg arms were recorded in Han, 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 Fieg 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 Fieg Family in Germany
The family name Fieg originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive surname. It is likely derived from the Middle High German word "vieh," which translates to livestock or cattle. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family were likely farmers, herdsmen, or livestock traders who lived in rural communities. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Fieg family were established in the town of Han, located in the present-day state of Hesse, Germany. During this period, families in this region were deeply connected to the land and local agricultural traditions. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Han area, contributing to the local economy and community life for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vitus
Derived from the Latin word for life or vitality.
This name
FiegA diminutive form of the name Vitus, historically used as a personal name in Southern Germany.
also spelled
Fiegee
Fieg
Feege
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Hessisches Landesarchiv, Kirchenbuch der evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Han, 1765
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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helmetWisdom and security in defence
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
helmetWisdom and security in defence
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
