A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Saich family of Germany.
Reg. 5899 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sa. à un griffon d'or, cour. du même, tenant de sa patte dextre un couvercle d'or, au-dessus d'une coupe du même qu'il supporte de sa patte sen.; le griffon soutenu d'une terrasse rocheuse d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à deux fasces vivrées de gu. Cq. cour. C.: le griffon, iss., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'arg. sur gu., à sen. d'or sur sa. L. conformes aux émaux des prob.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Saich arms are recorded
The Saich 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 Saich 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 Saich Family in Germany
The family name Saich traces its roots to the historical region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1765. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a collection of rural communities and growing market towns where surnames often evolved from local nicknames, occupations, or specific geographic landmarks. The name likely emerged as a localized variation of Middle High German terms, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in Southern Germany during this era. Families living in this region at the time were often deeply connected to the land, working as farmers, craftsmen, or local tradespeople who contributed to the stability of the Bavarian Electorate. As the family moved through these small villages, they helped shape the cultural identity of the region, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the traditional social structures of the Holy Roman Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Seich
Middle High German term for a small stream or watercourse.
This name
SaichA topographic name for someone who lived near a small brook or drainage ditch.
also spelled
Sick
Seek
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
