A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Tasch family of Austria.
Reg. 2384 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une croix de Malte d'arg., en chef, et un senestrochère, arm. d'arg., en p., la main de carn. tenant une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, en barre, la lame de ladite épée br. sur la croix [V. Jenssen-Tusch.]”
HolsteinHolstein, c. 1772
Where the Tasch Arms Were Recorded
Map of Austria showing where the Tasch arms are recorded
The Tasch arms were recorded in Holstein, c. 1772.
Holstein was farming country between the North Sea and the Baltic, held in large estates. The same families kept the same land for generations, and generations of holding is what fills a register.
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.
Region
Holstein
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Tasch Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Tasch arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Holstein.
Origin & History of the Tasch Family in Austria
The family name Tasch originates from the German-speaking regions of Northern Europe, with deep roots in the historical territory of Holstein. By the year 1772, records confirm that members of the Tasch family were established residents within this region. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word "tasche," which translates to a pouch, bag, or pocket. In medieval times, such names were often occupational surnames given to individuals who made or sold leather goods, such as bags or satchels. As families became more mobile during the eighteenth century, those bearing the name Tasch likely participated in the local agricultural or craft-based economy of Holstein. This area was a significant crossroads for trade and cultural exchange, which allowed families to maintain stable lives while contributing to the development of their local communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Tasche
A Middle High German term for a pouch, bag, or pocket.
This name
TaschAn occupational name for a maker of bags or a nickname for someone carrying a pouch.
also spelled
Tasche
Tascher
Taschler
Tash
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
Landesarchiv Schleswig-Holstein, Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Kirchengemeinden in Holstein, 1772
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
cross symbolChristian faith and service
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
