A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fritchie family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0648 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la fasce de gu., supp. un croiss. cont. d'or, et acc. en chef de trois étoiles mal-ordonnées d'or et en p. d'un tertre de plusieurs coupeaux de sin.”
SwitzerlandWinterthur Zurich, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Fritchie arms are recorded
The Fritchie arms were recorded in Winterthur Zurich, 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 Fritchie Family in Switzerland
The surname Fritchie, often spelled as Fritschi or Fritschy in its original form, traces its roots to the German-speaking regions of Europe. The name is a diminutive form of the name Friedrich, which means peaceful ruler. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Winterthur, Switzerland. Records confirm that members of the family were living there by 1745, where they likely integrated into the local trade and civic life of the growing town. During this period, families with this name were often involved in skilled crafts or agriculture, which allowed them to become stable members of their community. Over time, as family members migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America, the spelling of the name evolved to reflect the phonetic habits of their new homes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Friedrich
Derived from the Germanic elements for peace and powerful ruler.
This name
FritchieA diminutive form indicating a descendant or follower of the peaceful ruler.
also spelled
Fritschy
Frytschi
Fritschie
Fritchee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz, Familiennamenbuch der Schweiz, 1989
Stadtarchiv Winterthur, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Winterthur, 1745
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
