A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Nocero family of Germany.
Reg. 8624 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
Colours
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)
“D'or à un ouvrier-mineur de carn., posé de front, hab. de sa., au rabat d'or, coiffé d'un bonnet de sa., posé sur une terrasse d'or et tenant une houe d'arg. C.: l'homme, iss.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Nocero arms are recorded
The Nocero 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 Nocero 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 Nocero Family in Germany
The family name Nocero traces its roots to the southern regions of Europe, but historical records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in Bavaria by 1765. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a hub of movement for families seeking new opportunities in trade and agriculture. The presence of the Nocero name in this region suggests that ancestors were likely part of the professional or artisan classes who moved across borders to support the growing economy of the Holy Roman Empire. These early family members integrated into local communities by participating in regional record-keeping and church registries. Their transition into German-speaking lands reflects a broader pattern of migration where families maintained their unique identity while adapting to the social structures of their new home. By settling in Bavaria, the Nocero family became part of a long tradition of European mobility that helped shape the cultural landscape of the region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Nocere
Latin verb meaning to harm, hurt, or injure.
This name
NoceroA descriptive occupational or nickname likely referring to a harmful or aggressive individual.
also spelled
Noker
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
