A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lasher family of Germany.
Reg. 8289 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 d'azur à un soleil d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'or à l'aigle de sa. Cq. cour. C.: l'aigle, ch. sur sa poitrine d'un soleil d'arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'or et de sa.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1792
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Map of Germany showing where the Lasher arms are recorded
The Lasher arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1792.
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.
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
1790–1792
Reigning in Germany when the Lasher 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Lasher Family in Germany
The family name Lasher has roots that trace back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, with documented ancestors living in the Bavaria region by 1792. The name is likely occupational in origin, as it is derived from the Middle High German word "laschen," which referred to a person who worked with leather or performed the task of patching and cutting hides. During the late 18th century, families in Bavaria often lived in small agricultural communities where specialized trades were passed down through generations. These early family members were likely craftsmen who provided essential goods for their local villages. As the political landscape of Europe shifted during the Napoleonic era, many families with this surname began to move across borders, eventually carrying the name into new regions and countries. This transition marked the beginning of the family's expansion beyond their traditional Bavarian home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
laschen
to strike, hit, or lash
This name
Lasheran occupational name for a person who worked as a leather cutter or strap maker
also spelled
Lachere
Lachier
Lacherre
Lasher
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
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
