A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Treisch family of Germany.
Reg. 1937 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 coupé de sa. sur or, à un griffon d'arg., cour. d'or, br. sur le coupé, tenant entre ses pattes une fleur-de-lis d'arg.; au 2 de gu. à deux bandes d'arg.; au 3 de gu. à deux barres d'arg. Sur le tout un écusson circulaire de sa., encadré d'une couronne de laurier de sin. et ch. d'un E d'or, surm. d'une couronne impériale. Cq. cour. C.: cinq pl. d'aut.: de gu., d'arg., de gu., d'or et de sa. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1640
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Map of Germany showing where the Treisch arms are recorded
The Treisch arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1640.
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.
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
1637–1657
Reigning in Germany when the Treisch 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Treisch Family in Germany
The family name Treisch finds its historical roots in the region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were living by the year 1640. During this period, the Thirty Years' War had devastated much of the German countryside, leading to significant shifts in population and local governance. Families like the Treisch clan often lived in small agricultural communities where they were tied to the land and local parish administration. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or nicknames used to identify individuals based on their trade or specific place of residence within the Bavarian landscape. As the region began to recover from decades of conflict, these families played a vital role in rebuilding local economies and maintaining the cultural traditions of their villages. Through these generations, the name became a permanent fixture in the local church registers and tax records that documented the daily lives of Bavarian citizens.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dries
A diminutive form of the name Andreas meaning manly or brave.
This name
TreischA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Andreas, indicating son of Andrew.
also spelled
Reissch
Reish
Rysh
Rish
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
