Map of Germany showing where the Höger arms are recorded
The Höger arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Höger 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 Höger Family in Germany
The surname Höger is a topographical name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. It is derived from the Middle High German word "hōch," which refers to a hill or an elevated piece of land. Historically, the name was used to identify individuals who lived on or near a prominent ridge or a high-lying field. By the time the family was documented in Nuremberg in 1765, the name had become a well-established identifier for families living in urban centers. During this period, Nuremberg was a thriving hub of trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Högers often integrated into the city’s guild systems. As the name spread through various regions, it evolved from a simple description of a person's home into a permanent family name passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hoge
A Middle High German term referring to a hill or mound.
This name
HögerAn occupational or topographic name for someone who lived on or near a hill.
also spelled
Hoeger
Hoegger
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Reichsstadt Nürnberg, 1765
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
