A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Nosker family of Germany.
Reg. 4584 · 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 Nosker arms are recorded
The Nosker 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 Nosker 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 Nosker Family in Germany
The Nosker family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the family’s presence as early as 1765. During this period, the region was part of the Holy Roman Empire and functioned as a collection of agricultural communities and small towns. Families like the Noskers were often tied to the land, working as farmers or skilled tradespeople who helped sustain the local economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional German dialects, reflecting the specific linguistic patterns of the Bavarian countryside. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of their local villages, participating in the traditions and community life that defined life in southern Germany during the eighteenth century. By remaining in this region for generations, the early members of the family helped establish a lasting legacy that eventually spread beyond the borders of Bavaria.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Nose
A prominent physical feature or a topographical projection of land.
This name
NoskerA nickname for an individual with a large or distinctive nose, or a topographic reference.
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
