A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Loescher family of Germany.
Reg. 7739 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. d'un lion léopardé de gu. et acc. de deux étoiles d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., hab. de gu., coiffé d'un bonnet du même, supp. de chaque main une étoile d'or. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Loescher arms are recorded
The Loescher arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1765.
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 Loescher 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 Loescher Family in Germany
The family name Loescher has deep roots in the southern German region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1765. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "lösch," which often referred to a person who worked with charcoal or perhaps someone who lived near a clearing created by burning wood. During the eighteenth century, families in this area were frequently tied to the land through agriculture or specialized trades in the local forests. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Bavarian countryside, living through a period of significant transition as the region moved toward the modern era. By maintaining their presence in these rural communities, the early Loeschers helped shape the local culture and economy of their home province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Los
A Middle High German term referring to a lot or share.
This name
LoescherAn occupational surname for a person who distributed shares or land lots.
also spelled
Loscher
Loescherer
Lescher
Losher
Related arms
Bernard de Jalavouxsimilar arms
Löschervariant spelling
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Katasterwesen, 1765
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
