Fisherman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Saxony, where the distinguished surname Fisherman arose, is renowned for both its beauty, industry, and economic power. However, in the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Early Origins of the Fisherman family

The surname Fisherman was first found in Saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Fisherman family

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Fisherman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fischer, Ficher, Fisscher, Fisher, Fissher, Fisch, Fish, Fische and many more.

Early Notables of the Fisherman family

Prominent bearers of the family name Fisherman at this time were Johann Fischer (1646-1720) was a composer in the French style, born 1733 at Freiburg; Johann Fischer (1646-1716), a German violinist, keyboardist and composer of the Baroque era; Edwin Fischer was a Swiss pianist, who was famous for his interpretations of Bach and Beethoven. Johann Bernhard Fischer von Berlach (1656-1723) and Johann Michael Fischer (1691-1766) exerted great influence on the Baroque architecture of the time. Fischer was a family of singers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The founder was Ludwig, a Bass, of whom Otto Jahn speaks as 'an artist...
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Migration of the Fisherman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Fischer, who arrived in New York in 1708; as well as Sebastian Fischer, who came in 1710-11; they were among the first of the many bearers of the name to arrive on the North American continent in the 18th and 19th century. Johann Heinrich Fischer came to Philadelphia in 1733.

The Fisherman Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Vorwärts in Treu und Wahreit
Motto Translation: Forward in faithful and truth