A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mauch family of Germany.
Reg. 7163 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé; au 1 de gu. à une étoile d'arg.; au 2 d'or à un croiss. figuré d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: un vol à l'antique de gu., chaque aile ch. d'une étoile d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyWangen Wurt, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Mauch arms are recorded
The Mauch arms were recorded in Wangen Wurt, c. 1765.
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 Mauch 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 Mauch Family in Germany
The surname Mauch is rooted in the Germanic regions of Central Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a shortened form of a longer personal name. By the middle of the 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the town of Wangen, located in the Allgäu region of present-day Germany. In 1765, records confirm that members of the Mauch family were active participants in the local community of this historic town. During this period, Wangen was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Mauchs often contributed to the local economy through agriculture or skilled manual labor. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social and religious fabric of the region, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the typical experiences of families living in the rural German states during the late 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mau
A Middle High German term for a soft or weak person.
This name
MauchA nickname for someone perceived as gentle, soft-spoken, or physically frail.
also spelled
Mauk
Mowk
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Wangen im Allgäu, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Wangen, 1765
Kohlhammer, W., Historischer Atlas von Baden-Württemberg, 1976
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
