A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Laskowski family of Germany.
Reg. 3561 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 la bande d'arg., ch. de cinq roses de gu. Cq. cour. C.: une rose de gu., tigée et feuillée de quatre pièces de sin. L. de gu., d'azur et d'arg.”
GermanyPrusse occidentale, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Laskowski arms are recorded
The Laskowski arms were recorded in Prusse occidentale, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Laskowski 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 Laskowski Family in Germany
The family name Laskowski is primarily rooted in the Slavic linguistic tradition, typically originating as a topographic surname for people who lived near a forest or a clearing. While the name is most commonly associated with Polish heritage, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the Bavarian region of Germany by 1765. During the eighteenth century, families often migrated across Central Europe for work, trade, or to escape regional conflicts. As these individuals settled in Bavaria, they integrated into the local agrarian and artisan communities while maintaining their distinct family identity. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the local parish records, reflecting the movement and adaptation of families as they transitioned between different cultural and linguistic landscapes in the heart of Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laska
Derived from the Slavic word for weasel or a term for affection.
This name
LaskowskiA topographic or habitational name for someone originating from a place called Lask.
also spelled
Lyskowsky
Liskowski
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer, Steuer- und Finanzwesen, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
