A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Georg family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6020 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'arg. à un arbre de sin., sur un tertre du même. C.: un lion iss. d'or, arm. et lamp. de gu., tenant entre ses pattes un arbre arr. de sin.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Georg Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Georg arms are recorded
The Georg 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 Georg Family in Switzerland
The family name Georg has deep roots in the Swiss city of Basel, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1745. The name itself is derived from the ancient Greek name Georgios, which translates to a worker of the earth or a farmer. During the eighteenth century, Basel was a thriving center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Georgs often integrated into the city’s professional guilds. As the family settled into the urban landscape, they became part of the social fabric of the region, transitioning from their agricultural linguistic origins to roles within the bustling mercantile economy of the Swiss Confederation. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the local registries, reflecting the steady growth and integration of the family within the historic city walls.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a cross patonce sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Georg Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Georg arms are recorded
The Georg arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Switzerland when the Georg arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Georg Family in England
The surname Georg is a variant of the Greek name Georgios, which translates to a worker of the earth or a farmer. While the name was popular across Europe due to its religious significance, it began to establish a distinct presence in Northern England by the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the Georg family were living in the city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a major center for trade and administration, making it a likely destination for families seeking new opportunities. The family likely arrived in the region as part of the broader movement of people settling in urban hubs during the late Renaissance. As the name became more common in English parish registers, it evolved from its classical roots into a permanent fixture of the local community. By settling in York, these early ancestors contributed to the demographic landscape of a city that was then transitioning into a modern commercial center.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Georgios
Derived from the Greek words for earth and to work.
This name
GeorgA person who works the land or a farmer.
also spelled
Georgy
Georger
Georck
George
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse der Stadt Basel
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz, Namen und Familiennamen in der Schweiz, 2005
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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
cross symbolChristian faith and service
