A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Maag family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0935 · Swiss, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 trois roses d'arg., tigées et feuillées du même, acc. en chef de trois étoiles rangées d'or, surmontées d'un croiss. versé du sec. C.: un demi-vol, aux armes de l'écu.”
SwitzerlandZurich, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Maag arms are recorded
The Maag arms were recorded in Zurich, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Maag Family in Switzerland
The family name Maag has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, particularly within the city and canton of Zurich. By the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm that members of the Maag family were well-established residents of this area. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the Middle High German word "mage," which means a relative or a kinsman. This suggests that the name originally served as a way to identify someone by their family connections or their status within a close-knit community. During the 1700s, families in Zurich often held positions in local guilds or trade organizations, which allowed them to become integral parts of the city’s economic and social life. As the family grew, they contributed to the steady development of Zurich through their work and their participation in the civic duties of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Magus
Latin term for a wise man, sorcerer, or learned person.
This name
MaagA surname historically denoting a person who was a magician, scholar, or wise individual.
also spelled
Mag
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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich, Zürcher Bürgerrechtsregister
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Zürich
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
