A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mezher family of Germany.
Reg. 2559 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Coupé de sa. sur or, nu lion de l'un en l'autre, tenant de ses pattes un rencontre de boeuf de gu., accorné d'or, br. sur le sa. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., arm. d'arg., cour. d'or, ceint d'une écharpe de sa. et d'or, tenant un bâton en bande, soutenu de la couronne. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'or et de gu.”
GermanyKitzingen Bav, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Mezher arms are recorded
The Mezher arms were recorded in Kitzingen Bav, 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 Mezher 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 Mezher Family in Germany
The history of the Mezher family in Kitzingen, Bavaria, provides a fascinating look at life in the eighteenth century. By 1765, records confirm that members of the family were established residents within this historic town, which was then a significant center for trade and wine production along the Main River. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic roots, reflecting the specific dialects spoken in the Franconian region during that era. Families in Kitzingen at this time were often deeply integrated into the town’s guild system or agricultural life, contributing to the local economy through craftsmanship or commerce. As residents of a town governed by a complex mix of religious and secular authorities, the early Mezher family members navigated a period of significant social change in Germany. Their presence in the town archives highlights a stable lineage that helped shape the local community for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Messer
A person who makes or sells knives and cutting tools.
This name
MezherAn occupational surname for a cutler or knife maker originating from Middle High German.
also spelled
Metzger
Mesger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Kitzingen, Kirchenbücher der Pfarrei St. Johannes (1765)
Stadtarchiv Kitzingen, Bürgeraufnahme- und Steuerlisten (1765)
Dörfler, Paul, Geschichte der Stadt Kitzingen, 1952
Wüst, Wolfgang, Die Regionen des bayerischen Staates, 2004
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
