A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frischman family of Switzerland.
Reg. 6150 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
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 un trèfle de sin., mouv. d'un tertre du même. Brl. d'or et de gu. C.: une femme iss., hab. de gu., ceint et rebr. d'or, au rabat du même, coiffé d'une toque de gu., tenant un trèfle de sin. L. d'or et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Frischman Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Frischman arms are recorded
The Frischman arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Frischman Family in Switzerland
The surname Frischman is rooted in the German language, where the term "frisch" translates to fresh or lively, and "man" denotes a person. Historically, this name likely served as a descriptive nickname for a spirited or energetic individual, or perhaps it identified a newcomer who was fresh to a particular town. By 1745, records confirm that members of the Frischman family were established in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. During this period, Bâle was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, attracting families who sought stability and economic opportunity. The presence of the family in this region suggests they were part of the growing urban middle class that helped shape the local culture and economy of the eighteenth century. As they settled into the city, the family name became a permanent marker of their history and their integration into the Swiss community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Frisch
Germanic adjective meaning fresh, lively, or vigorous.
This name
FrischmanA person who is energetic, lively, or a newcomer to a community.
also spelled
Frischman
Frishman
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
