FAMILY LOCHAU (VON DER): COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Lochau (von der)

Coat of arms and family crest of Lochau (von der).

Genealogy of family Lochau (von der), origin of Lochau (von der), provenance of the family name Lochau (von der).

History and meaning for Lochau (von der).

On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Lochau (von der).

The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Lochau (von der).

The etymological study of the surname Lochau (von der) suggests that it is a surname originating from GERMANY, In German, Von is a fore-surname indicating a noble patrilineality, or a simple preposition used usually by commoners, meaning OF. It was also used by people who were ennobled or simply by citizens who loved places in Germany.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Lochau (von der):

1) The origin of the family name Lochau (von der).

2) The meaning of the family name Lochau (von der).

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Lochau (von der).

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Lochau (von der).

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Lochau (von der):

* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility

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The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Lochau (von der) are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Lochau (von der), arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Lochau (von der), and origin for the family name Lochau (von der), nobiliary titles of the family name Lochau (von der) and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Lochau (von der) appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.

The family crest and coat of arms of Lochau (von der) appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Lochau (von der) alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Lochau (von der), most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Lochau (von der), and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Lochau (von der).

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.

* ROSE: The Roses are an emblem of Beauty, of the Immaculate Honor, of the Nobility, of the recognized Merit and symbolize Constancy against depletions of fortune and Fierce Push to avenge the offenses that affect the trunk of their lineage.

* CHEVRON: The Chevron symbolizes the boots and spurs, and for this reason it was granted as an adornment of the shield to the Knight who was wounded from the combat in his legs.

* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.

* HERON: The Heron represents Prudence in preventing dangers, guarding against them.

* ERMINE: The Ermines symbolize Purity and Fidelity placed at the service of the Prince.

* HOLM: The Holm Oak is a symbol of Strong and Constant Spirit in heroic actions and courageous undertakings.

* MALLET: The Mallet indicates War for the damage that it can cause to armor.

* The family name Lochau (von der) appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

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