A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Register family of Germany.
Reg. 5923 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: au 1 de gu. au lion d'or; au 2 d'azur à trois étoiles d'arg.; au 3 d'azur à trois bandes d'or; au 4 d'or à un mont de trois coupeaux de sin. C.: le lion, iss. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Register arms are recorded
The Register 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 Register 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 Register Family in Germany
The family name Register finds its historical roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically within the state of Bavaria. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the family were established in this area, living during a time when surnames were becoming more standardized to track local populations. The name itself is likely occupational in origin, derived from the Latin word *registrum*, which refers to a person who kept official records, lists, or public rolls. In the social structure of 18th-century Bavaria, an individual holding such a title would have been a literate and trusted member of the community, often responsible for documenting vital events like births, land transfers, or tax assessments. As these early ancestors moved through the region, the name evolved from its administrative roots into a permanent family identifier that eventually traveled beyond the borders of Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Registrum
Latin term for a list, record, or official book.
This name
RegisterAn occupational surname for a clerk, scribe, or official keeper of records.
also spelled
Rogister
von Rojister
Register
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
