A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Folck family of Germany.
Reg. 2837 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 parti d'or et de gu., à un homme iss., br. sur le parti, posé de profil, hab. de l'un en l'autre, bout. de gu., coiffé d'un bonnet à l'antique du même, tenant une hallebarde d'arg. et mouv. d'un mur crén. du même, occupant la moitié inférieure de l'écu. C.: l'homme, iss. L. d'or et d'azur”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
Where the Folck Arms Were Recorded
Ratisbonne
Map of Germany showing where the Folck arms are recorded
The Folck arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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 Folck 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 Folck Family in Germany
The surname Folck is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely evolving from the Old High German word *folk*, which translates to people or kin. This name was often used as a descriptive term for a member of a community or a group of warriors. By the middle of the 18th century, records confirm that the family was established in Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg, Germany. During the year 1765, the city served as a vital political hub as the seat of the Perpetual Diet of the Holy Roman Empire. Living in such a significant urban center suggests that the family was likely integrated into the professional or merchant classes that supported the administrative functions of the city. Over time, the spelling of the name shifted slightly across different regions, but it maintained its connection to the identity of the common people and the collective strength of the community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Volk
Germanic term referring to the common people or a tribe.
This name
FolckA patronymic or descriptive name denoting a member of the people or a tribal individual.
also spelled
Volck
Folck
Folk
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bauer, Hermann. Geschichte der Stadt Regensburg. 1883
Heigl, Peter. Regensburg im 18. Jahrhundert. 1995
Stadtarchiv Regensburg, Bürgeraufnahmen und Zunftregister der Stadt Regensburg
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knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
