A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flock family of Germany.
Reg. 4747 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Coupé de sa. sur or: à une jeune fille de l'un en l'autre, supp. de sa main dextre une étoile du sec. et de sa sen. deux épis du même. C.: la fille, iss.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Flock Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Flock arms are recorded
The Flock 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 Flock 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 Flock Family in Germany
The family name Flock has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly within the historic city of Nuremberg. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the Flock family were well-established residents of this influential center of trade and craftsmanship. The name itself is thought to be a topographic or descriptive surname, likely originating from Middle High German terms that referred to a person’s physical appearance or their specific location within a settlement. During the eighteenth century, Nuremberg was a thriving hub for metalworking and clockmaking, and families like the Flocks were often integrated into the city’s complex guild system. These early ancestors were part of a growing urban middle class that helped shape the economic and cultural life of the region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
floccus
Latin term meaning a tuft of wool or a lock of hair.
This name
FlockAn occupational name for a wool merchant or someone who worked with fleece.
also spelled
Flock
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bauer, Karl-Heinz. Nürnberger Familiennamen im 18. Jahrhundert. 1982
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg. 1760-1770
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
