A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Tisher family of Germany.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'arg. à trois hochequeues (oiseaux) mal-ordonnées au nat. C.: une hochequeue au nat., entre deux prob. coupées alt. d'or et de sa. L. d'or et de sa.”
The Tisher arms were recorded in Nuremberg, c. 1577.
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.
Reigning in Germany when the Tisher arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Tisher is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Nuremberg, Germany, where records confirm the family’s presence as early as 1577. The name is likely derived from the Middle High German word *tischler*, which translates to a carpenter or a maker of tables. During the late sixteenth century, Nuremberg was a thriving center for trade and skilled craftsmanship, making it a natural home for families associated with woodworking and furniture production. As members of the urban middle class, the Tishers were part of a vibrant society that valued technical skill and guild membership. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved as families moved across different regions, but its origins remain tied to the industrious spirit of the Renaissance-era artisans who helped build the city's reputation for fine manufacturing.
German word for table
