A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Miser family of Germany.
Reg. 8507 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Taillé de sa. sur gu.; au lion d'or sur le sa. et d'arg. sur le gu., tenant un crochet d'arg. C.: le lion, iss. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et de sa.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Miser arms are recorded
The Miser arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1765.
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 Miser 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Miser Family in Germany
The family name Miser has deep roots in the historical region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established as early as 1765. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a landscape defined by small agricultural villages and growing trade centers, which likely shaped the daily lives of the early Miser ancestors. The name itself is thought to have originated as a descriptive term or a nickname used to identify individuals within their local communities. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Holy Roman Empire, living through a period of significant cultural and political change in Southern Germany. By settling in this region, the early Miser family members participated in the traditions and regional customs that defined Bavarian life during the late Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Miserere
Latin term meaning to have pity or to show mercy.
This name
MiserA nickname for a pious or compassionate person, or one who frequently prayed.
also spelled
Maysser
Maizer
Maissere
maiser
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
