A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lubicz family of Poland.
Reg. 0128 · Polish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un fer-à-cheval d'arg., les bouts en bas, acc. entre ses branches d'une croisette pattée du même. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une d'arg. entre deux d'azur.”
Polandc. 1772
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Map of Poland showing where the Lubicz arms are recorded
The Lubicz arms were recorded in Poland, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Mazovia.
Mazovia held Warsaw, the Polish court and the assemblies where the szlachta met. Poland's nobles were unusually numerous and every one of them bore arms, and Warsaw is where those arms were argued over and recorded.
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.
Region
Mazovia
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Lubicz Arms
Ennoblement by the Sejm
Author: Olek Remesz · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Poland in this period.
Stanisław August Poniatowski
Sovereign of the period
Stanisław August Poniatowski
1764–1795
Reigning in Poland when the Lubicz arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Poland
Polish noble families shared a single coat of arms across many different surnames, creating large clans rather than individual designs. These symbols were held collectively by all members of the clan regardless of their specific family name. When a new family joined the nobility, they were adopted into an existing clan and began using that group's established shield.
Granting authority
The Sejm, which was the Polish parliament, held the power to grant noble status and the right to bear arms.
How they got arms
Families typically received their coat of arms through a formal act of ennoblement granted by the Sejm for distinguished service.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Crown Metrica, which served as the central archive for state documents starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Poland.
Origin & History of the Lubicz Family in Poland
The roots of the Lubicz family are deeply connected to the historical region of Mazovia, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1772. During this era, Mazovia served as a central hub for families who often lived on small, independent estates and took great pride in their local heritage. The name itself reflects a long-standing association with the landscape and the agricultural traditions of central Poland. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic life of the region, participating in the local governance and community development that defined life in the eighteenth century. By maintaining their presence in this area for generations, the family helped shape the cultural identity of the Mazovian plains, leaving a lasting mark on the history of their home province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
lubić
A Slavic verb meaning to like, love, or be fond of.
This name
LubiczRefers to a person who is well-liked, amiable, or pleasant in nature.
also spelled
Lubitsch
Lubits
Lubiczh
Lubich
Related arms
Bozawolasimilar arms
Krywdasimilar arms
Kudryssimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gloger, Zygmunt. Geografia historyczna ziem dawnej Polski. 1900
Pawiński, Adolf. Mazowsze. 1895
Archiwum Główne Akt Dawnych (AGAD), Księgi grodzkie warszawskie
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