A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mickus family of Germany.
Reg. 0839 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à trois fasces d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à trois lis de jardin d'arg., tigées et feuillées de sin., rangées sur une terrasse du même. Cq. cour. C.: un lis de jardin de l'écu, entre un vol, d'azur et de gu., l'aile dextre ch. d'une barre d'arg. et l'aile sen. d'une bande du même. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur [Comp. Mikusch-Buchberg.]”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Mickus arms are recorded
The Mickus 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 Mickus 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 Mickus Family in Germany
The family name Mickus carries deep roots within the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1765. During this period, the region was part of the Holy Roman Empire and functioned under a complex system of local governance and agricultural tradition. Families with this surname often lived in rural communities where they were likely involved in farming or skilled craftsmanship, which were the primary ways of life for common citizens in the eighteenth century. As the name established itself in the Bavarian countryside, it became tied to the local customs and the distinct dialect of the region. Over time, the family members contributed to the social fabric of their villages, helping to shape the local identity that defined life in southern Germany during the late Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Michael
Hebrew for who is like God
This name
MickusA diminutive or patronymic form derived from the name Michael
also spelled
Mickush
Mikush
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
