A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fleischer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6422 · 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 Fleischer Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Fleischer arms are recorded
The Fleischer 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 Fleischer 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 Fleischer Family in Germany
The surname Fleischer is an occupational name that originated in medieval Germany, derived from the Middle High German word *fleischære*, which translates to butcher. During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted to describe a person’s trade, and because the meat trade was a vital part of urban life, the name became common across many German-speaking regions. By the eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Nuremberg. Records confirm that members of the Fleischer family were active in this historic center of trade and craftsmanship by 1765. At that time, Nuremberg was a hub for skilled workers and merchants, and families like the Fleischers often played essential roles in the local economy and the guild system that governed city life. The name serves as a direct link to the professional identity of ancestors who helped build the infrastructure of German towns through their specialized labor.
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 Fleischer Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Fleischer arms are recorded
The Fleischer 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 Fleischer 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 Fleischer 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 Fleischer Family in Austria
The surname Fleischer is a classic occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, including the mountainous landscapes of Austria. The word itself translates directly to butcher, which suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry this name were likely tradespeople who provided essential meat products to their local communities. By the year 1772, records confirm that members of the Fleischer family were well-established in the Tyrol region. During this era, families in the Alps often lived in tight-knit village clusters where a trade was passed down from father to son for generations. Because the name was tied to a specific profession, it was common for multiple unrelated families to adopt the same surname if they shared the same line of work. This means that the Fleischers in Tyrol were likely respected members of the local economy, helping to sustain the growing population of the Austrian mountain valleys through their specialized skills in food preparation and preservation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fleisch
German word for flesh or meat.
This name
FleischerAn occupational surname for a butcher or someone who sold meat.
also spelled
Fleisher
Flasher
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 Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg (Nuremberg City Archive), Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg (Citizenship Books of the City of Nuremberg)
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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
