A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rücker family of Germany.
Reg. 9021 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 bandé d'azur et d'or, de quatre pièces; au 2 d'azur à un croiss. versé d'or en chef et une étoile du même en p. C.: une étoile d'or, entre un vol d'azur, chaque aile ch. d'un croiss. d'or, celui à dextre cont., celui à sen. tourné.”
GermanyFrancfort s, c. 1545
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Map of Germany showing where the Rücker arms are recorded
The Rücker arms were recorded in Francfort s, c. 1545.
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 V
Sovereign of the period
Charles V
1519–1556
Reigning in Germany when the Rücker 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 Rücker Family in Germany
The surname Rücker is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a descriptive name for a person who held a specific role or character trait. Etymologists often link the name to the Middle High German word "rucken," which relates to movement or shifting, suggesting that early ancestors may have been known for their active or restless nature. By the mid-16th century, the family established a notable presence in Frankfurt, a major center for trade and culture in the Holy Roman Empire. Records from 1545 confirm that members of the family were already integrated into the social and economic life of the city during this period. As Frankfurt grew into a bustling hub for merchants and scholars, the Rücker family likely participated in the city’s expansion, helping to shape the urban identity of the region through their professional contributions and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rüdiger
Derived from Germanic elements meaning famous and spear.
This name
RückerAn occupational name for a person who worked as a spinner or a weaver.
also spelled
Ruker
Rooker
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
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Institut für Stadtgeschichte Frankfurt am Main, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Frankfurt am Main
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
