A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fuger family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3686 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'or à un bouclier ovale d'arg., ayant un nombril du même; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à une demi-fleur-de-lis d'arg., mouv. du parti, accostée de deux étoiles d'or, l'une sur l'autre C.: un homme iss., hab. d'arg., coiffé d'un bonnet de gu., retr. d'arg., panaché de pl. d'aut. du même, tenant de sa main dextre un bâton de commandement, appuyé sur sa hanche. L. d'or et d'azur.”
GermanyWindsheim Bav, c. 1765
Where the Fuger Arms Were Recorded
Windsheim
Map of Germany showing where the Fuger arms are recorded
The Fuger arms were recorded in Windsheim Bav, 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 Fuger 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 Fuger Family in Germany
The family name Fuger finds its roots in the southern regions of Germany, where it developed as a descriptive surname during the late Middle Ages. In the German language, names like Fuger often originated from occupational titles or nicknames that identified a person’s role in their local community. By the eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the town of Windsheim, which is located in the modern state of Bavaria. Historical records confirm that members of the Fuger family were living and working in Windsheim by 1765. During this period, Windsheim was a Free Imperial City, meaning it operated with a high degree of independence under the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in such towns were often involved in trade, craftsmanship, or local administration. The presence of the Fuger name in these municipal records suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social and economic life of the region long before the modern era.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à deux trèfles d'arg., passés dans un anneau du même; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à un bouquetin ramp. de sa., celui du 3 cont. Sur le tout un écusson d'azur, timbré d'une couronne royale et ch. d'un lévrier ramp. d'arg., coll. de gu., bordé et bouclé d'or. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1º les trèfles.”
Austriac. 1736
Where the Fuger Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Fuger arms are recorded
The Fuger arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1736.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1736
Granting Authority for the Fuger Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Fuger arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Fuger Family in Austria
The family name Fuger has deep roots in the mountainous landscape of the Austrian Tyrol, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1736. During this period, the region was characterized by small alpine communities where families often identified themselves through their connection to specific valleys or local trades. The name likely emerged as a descriptive identifier for ancestors living in these isolated settlements, reflecting the social structures of the Habsburg Empire. Life in the Tyrol during the eighteenth century revolved around agriculture and regional commerce, and the presence of the Fuger family suggests they were part of the hardworking populace that sustained these rural mountain economies. By maintaining their presence in the region for generations, the family became a small but permanent part of the historical fabric of the Austrian Alps.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fuger
Derived from the Middle High German word for benefit or advantage.
This name
FugerRefers to a person who was considered useful, capable, or beneficial to their community.
also spelled
Fuger
Feoger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Bad Windsheim, Bürgeraufnahmen und Ratsprotokolle
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen, 1971
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escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
