A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frenz family of Germany.
Reg. 2931 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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 coeur de gu., duquel sortent trois roses du même, tigées et feuillées de sin. C.: les roses tigées.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Frenz Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Frenz arms are recorded
The Frenz 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 Frenz 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 Frenz Family in Germany
The surname Frenz is a German patronymic name, which means it originated as a shortened form of the name Franz, or Francis. During the 18th century, families often used these variations to distinguish different branches of a lineage within a specific region. By 1765, records confirm that the Frenz family was well-established in the city of Nuremberg. At that time, Nuremberg was a major center for trade and skilled craftsmanship, which likely provided the family with opportunities to work as merchants or specialized artisans. Living in such a prominent urban hub suggests that the early members of the family were integrated into the professional and social life of the city during the late Holy Roman Empire. As the family grew, they contributed to the local economy and participated in the daily traditions of one of Germany’s most historically significant cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Franciscus
A person from the land of the Franks or a free man.
This name
FrenzA German diminutive form derived from the name Francis, signifying a free man.
also spelled
Frentz
Related arms
Bridel-Briderisimilar arms
Joubertsimilar arms
Rosenbaumsimilar arms
Frentzvariant spelling
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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heartSincerity, charity and true affection
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
