A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Furer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0860 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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
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 un croiss. versé d'or, acc. de trois étoiles mal-ordonnées du même; en p. un tertre de sin. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'azur, coiffé d'un chapeau du même, tenant de sa main dextre une étoile d'or et de sa sen. un croiss. montant du même.”
SwitzerlandBerne, c. 1745
Where the Furer Arms Were Recorded
Berne
Map of Switzerland showing where the Furer arms are recorded
The Furer arms were recorded in Berne, 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 Furer Family in Switzerland
The family name Furer has deep roots in the Swiss landscape, originating as a descriptive occupational surname. In Middle High German, the term *fuorer* referred to a carrier, a driver, or a person who transported goods, suggesting that the earliest ancestors of the family were likely involved in the vital trade and logistics networks that connected the Swiss cantons. By the time the family was firmly established in the city of Berne in 1745, they were part of a society that placed great importance on trade guilds and civic participation. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who managed pack animals or wagons along the difficult mountain passes, playing a key role in the regional economy. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local urban structure of Berne, transitioning from their nomadic roots to become settled citizens who contributed to the administrative and commercial life of the city.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à une demi-fleur-de-lis d'arg., mouv. du parti: au 2 d'arg. à une demi-roue de gu., mouv. du parti. Cq. cour. C.: une tête et col d'aigle de sa., entre un vol aux armes de l'écu, les meubles sur l'aile dextre rangés en ordre inverse.”
Germanyc. 1599
Where the Furer Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Furer arms are recorded
The Furer arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1599.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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.
Emperor Rudolf II
Sovereign of the period
Emperor Rudolf II
1576–1612
Reigning in Switzerland when the Furer 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 Furer Family in Germany
The surname Furer has deep roots in the southern German region of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1599. The name itself is derived from the Middle High German word *fuorer*, which translates to a leader, a guide, or a carrier of goods. During the late sixteenth century, this name likely identified individuals who worked in the vital transport industry, such as wagoners or those responsible for moving trade goods across the rugged Bavarian landscape. Because Bavaria served as a major crossroads for merchants traveling between Italy and northern Europe, families with this name were often integrated into the local economy as essential logistical workers. Over time, the name transitioned from a descriptive title for a person’s profession into a permanent family name passed down through generations. This evolution reflects the broader history of German surnames, which frequently emerged from the daily tasks and social roles that defined a person’s life in their local community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Führer
A leader, guide, or conductor of people or tasks.
This name
FurerAn occupational surname for a guide, a leader of a group, or a ferryman.
also spelled
Furere
Furerr
Fure
Related arms
Bilefeldsimilar arms
Eisensimilar arms
Jastersimilar arms
Furrervariant spelling
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
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann, Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen, 1957
Suter, Paul, Die schweizerischen Familiennamen: Herkunft und Verbreitung, 1976
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Bern
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Bern (Tauf-, Ehe- und Totenregister)
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
