A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frische family of Germany.
Reg. 0632 · 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 Frische Arms Were Recorded
Heilbronn
Map of Germany showing where the Frische arms are recorded
The Frische 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 Frische 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 Frische Family in Germany
The surname Frische is rooted in the German language, where it functions as a descriptive term. Historically, the word "frisch" meant fresh, lively, or vigorous, and it was often used as a nickname for a person who possessed a high level of energy or a youthful spirit. By the mid-18th century, the family was well-established in the city of Heilbronn, a significant trade center located in the Neckar valley. Records from 1765 confirm that members of the Frische family were active participants in the local community during this period. As residents of a bustling urban hub, these early family members likely engaged in the skilled trades or merchant activities that defined the economy of the region. Over time, the name transitioned from a simple descriptor of personality into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations of Heilbronn citizens.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
frisch
German adjective meaning fresh, lively, or vigorous.
This name
FrischeA descriptive nickname for a person who was energetic, healthy, or high-spirited.
also spelled
Frish
Frysch
Frische
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Heilbronn, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Heilbronn, 1765
Heuss, Theodor, Heilbronn: Geschichte einer Stadt, 1951
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
