A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Habich family of Switzerland.
Reg. 1422 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De sa. à un autour d'arg., cour. d'or, posé sur un tertre du même, le vol levé. Cq. cour. C.: l'autour, ess.”
SwitzerlandFribourg Suisse, c. 1745
Where the Habich Arms Were Recorded
Fribourg
Map of Switzerland showing where the Habich arms are recorded
The Habich arms were recorded in Fribourg Suisse, 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 Habich Family in Switzerland
The surname Habich originates from the German language and is derived from the word for hawk, which is *Habicht*. In medieval times, names were often taken from animals to describe a person’s character, such as someone who was sharp-eyed or swift. By the year 1745, the Habich family was well-established in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland. During this period, Fribourg was a center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Habichs were often integrated into the local guilds or civic administration. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local economy and community life in the Swiss cantons. Their presence in Fribourg during the mid-18th century reflects a history of stability and long-term settlement in the heart of Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Habe
A Germanic term referring to property, possessions, or holding.
This name
HabichA descriptive occupational or status name for a property owner or a wealthy individual.
also spelled
Habick
Habik
Related arms
Ammanrecorded with Habich, same area
Bessonrecorded with Habich, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Fribourg
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Fonds de la bourgeoisie de Fribourg
Morf, Hans, Die Familiennamen des Kantons Freiburg, 1950
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann, Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen, 1957
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
