A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flasher family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7605 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tranché: au 1 de gu. à un lévrier d'arg., courant en bande, tenant entre ses dents un lambeau de chair; au 2 d'azur à trois étoiles d'or, rangées en bande. C.: le lévrier, iss.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Flasher Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Flasher arms are recorded
The Flasher 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 Flasher 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 Flasher Family in Germany
The surname Flasher finds its roots in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive name related to a specific trade or a person’s physical characteristics. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the imperial city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a bustling center for skilled craftsmanship and international trade, providing a stable environment for families to grow and document their lives in local parish and civil registers. As the family settled into this urban landscape, they became part of the intricate social fabric of the city. Their presence in 1765 suggests they were integrated into the local economy, likely participating in the guilds or merchant networks that defined the city’s prosperity during the Enlightenment era. Over time, the name evolved alongside the linguistic shifts of the region, reflecting the family's transition from their early origins into the established middle class of southern Germany.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un boeuf arrêté de gu. Cq. cour. C.: deux haches d'arg., passées en saut.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Flasher Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Flasher arms are recorded
The Flasher arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Flasher Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Flasher arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Flasher Family in Austria
The family name Flasher finds its early roots nestled within the rugged landscapes of the Austrian Tyrol. By 1772, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this mountainous region, where they likely lived as part of the local agrarian or artisan communities. In the German language, the name is often associated with the term *Flaschner*, which historically referred to a tinsmith or a maker of metal containers. This suggests that the early ancestors of the family were skilled craftsmen who provided essential metal goods for their neighbors in the Alpine valleys. As they navigated the social and economic changes of the eighteenth century, the family became a part of the unique cultural fabric of Tyrol, contributing to the trade and development of their local villages through their specialized manual labor.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Flasche
A German term referring to a bottle or flask.
This name
FlasherAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of bottles and glass containers.
also spelled
Fleisher
Flasher
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg
Duden, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bullValour and generosity
