A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schaus family of Germany.
Reg. 9287 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Tiercé en bande d'azur, d'arg. et de sa.; à une flèche d'or, en barre, sur le tout. Cq. cour. C.: deux pl. d'aut. d'arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de sa. D.: RAST' ICH, SO ROST' ICH.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1857
Where the Schaus Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Schaus arms are recorded
The Schaus arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1857.
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.
Frederick William IV of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William IV of Prussia
1840–1861
Reigning in Germany when the Schaus arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Schaus Family in Germany
The family name Schaus originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, with deep roots in the historical state of Bavaria. The name is often classified as a topographical or occupational surname, likely derived from Middle High German terms related to local landmarks or specific roles within a village community. By the mid-19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the Bavarian landscape. During this era, the region was undergoing significant social and economic shifts, which encouraged many families to maintain strong ties to their local parishes and agricultural traditions. These early ancestors lived through a time of transition as Bavaria moved toward modernization and eventual unification within the German Empire. The persistence of the name in regional civil and church registries from 1857 highlights the family's long-standing presence and integration into the social fabric of Southern Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schuh
A covering for the foot.
This name
SchausAn occupational surname for a shoemaker or a person who wore distinctive footwear.
also spelled
Schaus
Schauß
Kempfenhausen
Shouse de Kempfenhowzen
Schauss
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv. Kirchenbücher und Standesregister der bayerischen Pfarreien. 1857
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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