Map of Germany showing where the Lorick arms are recorded
The Lorick arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1861.
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.
Frederick William IV of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William IV of Prussia
1840–1861
Reigning in Germany when the Lorick arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Lorick Family in Germany
The family name Lorick carries roots that trace back to the southern regions of Germany, specifically within the historical kingdom of Bavaria. By the mid-19th century, families bearing this name were well-established in the Bavarian landscape, a time when the region was undergoing significant social and industrial changes. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic naming traditions that identified a person by their occupation, a specific geographic landmark, or a descriptive trait. During the 1860s, Bavaria was a hub of cultural activity and political transition, and families like the Loricks were part of a society deeply connected to local traditions, agriculture, and the growing craft industries of the era. As the century progressed, many individuals from this region sought new opportunities, leading to the movement of the name across borders and eventually into new parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laurentius
Derived from the Latin word for the laurel tree or crown.
This name
LorickA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Lawrence or one associated with laurel leaves.
also spelled
Lork
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bavarian State Archives (Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv), Generalakten des Staatsministeriums des Innern
Bavarian State Library (Bayerische Staatsbibliothek), Historischer Atlas von Bayern
Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte, Bayerische Geschichte
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
