| ![Show Contents]() Fishman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Saxony, where the distinguished surname Fishman 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 Fishman familyThe surname Fishman 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 Fishman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fishman research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1646, 1656, 1691, 1716, 1720, 1723, 1733, 1745, 1766, 1775, 1778, 1779, 1783, 1784, 1788, 1816 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Fishman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fishman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fischer, Ficher, Fisscher, Fisher, Fissher, Fisch, Fish, Fische and many more. Early Notables of the Fishman familyProminent bearers of the family name Fishman 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...
Another 103 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fishman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fishman RankingIn the United States, the name Fishman is the 3,772nd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Fishman familySome 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.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Fishman (post 1700) | + |
- Jay S. Fishman (1952-2016), American businessman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Travelers Companies
- Joshua Aaron Fishman (1926-2015), American linguist who specialized in the sociology of language, language planning, bilingual education, and language and ethnicity
- Jon Fishman (b. 1965), American drummer best known for his work with the band Phish
- Samuel William Fishman (1913-1975), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Vermont State House of Representatives, 1957-61; Member of Vermont State Senate from Addison County, 1963 2
- Samuel Fishman, American politician, Representative from New York 14th District, 1916 2
- Sam Fishman, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1972, 1980, 1984; Member of Democratic National Committee from Michigan, 1973-81, 1984 2
- Paul J. Fishman (b. 1957), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, 2009- 2
- Joelle R. Fishman (b. 1947), American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Connecticut 3rd District, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982; Candidate for Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut, 1975, 1977 2
- George Fishman (1917-2009), American politician, Candidate for Governor of New Jersey, 1985 2
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
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