A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Maleki family of Germany.
Reg. 1722 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 faisceau de trois flèches d'arg., en chef, et un trèfle de sin. en p. C.: trois flèches accostées d'arg., les pointes en haut. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Maleki arms are recorded
The Maleki arms were recorded in Germany, 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 Maleki 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 Maleki Family in Germany
The family name Maleki carries a history that reflects the movement of people across European borders during the eighteenth century. While the name is often associated with regions further east, documented evidence places members of the family in Bavaria by 1765. During this period, Bavaria was a hub for craftspeople and merchants who frequently traveled along trade routes connecting Central Europe to neighboring territories. Families like the Malekis often settled in these areas to take advantage of the growing local markets and the stability provided by the Bavarian administration. Over time, the family integrated into the local social fabric, adapting their traditions to the customs of their new home while maintaining the unique identity tied to their surname. This early presence in southern Germany suggests that the family was part of a broader trend of migration that shaped the cultural landscape of the region during the late Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Malik
Arabic term for king or sovereign ruler.
This name
MalekiA surname of Persian origin meaning royal or belonging to a king.
also spelled
Maletski
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
