A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frisch family of Germany.
Reg. 2167 · 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
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à une tige feuillée de six pièces de sin., 3 à dextre et 3 à sen., posée sur un tertre du même. Cq. cour. C.: les meubles de l'écu. L.: d'or et de gu.”
GermanyHeilbronn Wurt, c. 1765
Where the Frisch Arms Were Recorded
Heilbronn
Map of Germany showing where the Frisch arms are recorded
The Frisch arms were recorded in Heilbronn Wurt, 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 Frisch 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 Frisch Family in Germany
The surname Frisch originated in German-speaking regions as a descriptive nickname. In Middle High German, the word *vrisch* meant fresh, lively, or vigorous. It was likely given to an individual who possessed a spirited personality or a youthful appearance. By the time members of the family were documented in the city of Heilbronn in 1765, the name had become a stable hereditary surname passed down through generations. During the eighteenth century, Heilbronn was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship along the Neckar River. Families living there at that time were often deeply integrated into the local guild systems, which organized the city's economic life. The presence of the Frisch family in this region suggests they were part of the hardworking middle class that helped sustain the city's growth during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
frisc
Old High German term denoting something lively, vigorous, or fresh.
This name
FrischA descriptive nickname for a person who was energetic, spirited, or cheerful in nature.
also spelled
Frish
Frysch
Frische
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Stadtarchiv Heilbronn. Bürgerbuch der Stadt Heilbronn. 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
