A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frick family of Germany.
Reg. 7545 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 arbre triplement étagé de sin., terrassé du même. Cq. cour. C.: une gerbe d'or, accostée de deux colombes affr. d'arg., becquetant ladite gerbe. L. d'arg. et de sin.”
GermanyUlm, c. 1765
Where the Frick Arms Were Recorded
Ulm
Map of Germany showing where the Frick arms are recorded
The Frick arms were recorded in Ulm, 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 Frick 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 Frick Family in Germany
The surname Frick is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a short form of the name Friedrich, which means peaceful ruler. By the mid-eighteenth century, families bearing this name were well-established in the city of Ulm, a prominent center of trade and craftsmanship located along the Danube River. In 1765, records confirm that Frick family members were active participants in the civic life of this region, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. During this era, individuals with this surname often worked as skilled laborers or merchants, contributing to the economic stability of the city. The name reflects a long history of settlement in southern Germany, where families maintained deep ties to their local communities through generations of professional and social involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fridrich
Derived from the Germanic elements for peace and ruler.
This name
FrickA diminutive form of Frederick, historically used as a nickname for a peaceful ruler.
also spelled
Fricke
Frik
Related arms
Gysensimilar arms
Hagedoornsimilar arms
Hugenholtzsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
Stadtarchiv Ulm, Bürgeraufnahmen der Reichsstadt Ulm, 1765
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
