A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Milic family of Germany.
Reg. 3706 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 de gu. sur arg.; à un centaure-sagittaire de l'un en l'autre, tort. de gu. et d'arg., décochant une flèche d'or d'un arc du même. Cq. cour. C.: le centaure, iss. à mi-corps.”
Germanyc. 1719
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Map of Germany showing where the Milic arms are recorded
The Milic arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1719.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Milic 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 Milic Family in Germany
The family name Milic is rooted in the Slavic linguistic tradition, where it functions as a patronymic derived from the root word mil, meaning gracious or dear. While the name is most commonly associated with regions in the Balkans and Central Europe, records confirm that members of the family were established in Bavaria by 1719. During this period, the movement of families across borders was often driven by the search for agricultural stability or trade opportunities following the major conflicts that reshaped the Holy Roman Empire. As these individuals settled into Bavarian communities, they integrated into the local social fabric while maintaining their distinct linguistic heritage. Over generations, the spelling and pronunciation of the name adapted to fit the phonetic patterns of the German language, allowing the family to transition from newcomers into established members of the regional population.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Milo
Derived from the Slavic element mil meaning gracious or dear.
This name
MilicA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Milo or Milos.
also spelled
Mylich
Milick
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
