A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flaks family of Germany.
Reg. 8230 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'or à une aigle de profil ess. de sa., cour. du champ, tenant en son bec un rameau de sin. et posé sur un tertre du même. Cq. cour. C.: une branche de rosier de sin., fleurie de trois pièces de gu.; entre un vol, coupé alt. de sa. et d'or. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'or et de gu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Flaks Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Flaks arms are recorded
The Flaks arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Flaks 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 Flaks Family in Germany
The family name Flaks is deeply connected to the historical landscape of Central Europe, with documented roots tracing back to the city of Nuremberg in 1765. During this period, Nuremberg served as a major hub for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Flaks were often integrated into the city’s complex social and economic structures. The name itself is thought to be derived from linguistic roots associated with the German word for flax, which was a vital crop used for making linen cloth. This suggests that early members of the family may have been involved in the textile industry or agriculture during the eighteenth century. As the family established their presence in the region, they navigated the shifting political and cultural environment of the Holy Roman Empire. Their history reflects the broader experiences of families living in German urban centers, where they contributed to the local economy and maintained their identity through generations of change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Flachs
A plant used to produce linen fiber.
This name
FlaksAn occupational name for a grower or dealer of flax or linen.
also spelled
Flacks
Flaks
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Einwohnerverzeichnisse und Steuerlisten der Reichsstadt Nürnberg
Staatsarchiv Nürnberg, Reichsstädtische Akten und Ratsprotokolle
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Endres, Rudolf, Nürnberg: Eine deutsche Stadt in ihrer Geschichte, 2000
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
