Becker Family Crest framed artprint

Celebrate your family heritage with a gift that will be genuinely cherished – the Becker Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Splendidly suited to celebrate any occasion. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a housewarming or a wedding, here's an instant heirloom that may stay on the wall for generations to come.

The origin of the name Becker

The surname Becker is a common occupational name of Germanic and Dutch origin, primarily translating to "baker." It is derived from the Middle High German becker or bäcker, which stems from the verb backen, meaning "to bake" bread, tiles, or bricks. In some Low German or northern coastal regions, the name could also emerge as a locational surname for an individual residing near a brook or small stream (derived from beek). The name stabilized as a hereditary family designation across the Holy Roman Empire during the high medieval period, establishing deep historical roots within territories such as Hesse, Westphalia, and Saxony.

The symbolism of the Becker coat of arms

According to authoritative heraldic indices, including Johannes Baptista Rietstap’s 1861 masterwork Armorial Général, this specific armorial configuration—a silver goat rampant on a black shield—is formally registered to the historic family lines originating in Giessen, within the Hesse region of Germany. Each visual component carries a specific meaning regulated by traditional continental European heraldry:

The Shield Color: The black background (sable) is a classic heraldic color that traditionally denotes wisdom, constancy, and solemn gravity.

The Standing Goat / Ibex: Depicted in the rampant position standing on its hind legs, the silver or white (argent) goat featuring golden (or) horns and hooves represents deep resilience, agility, and steadfast determination. In Germanic heraldry, the goat or wild ibex (steinbock) was chosen to symbolize a family's ability to overcome severe hardships and successfully scale great heights.

The Crest: Set atop the tournament helmet and a golden coronet, the crest features a panache of alternating black and white ostrich feathers. The gold crown represents high civic standing or authority, while the feathers traditionally symbolize dignity, high status, and a willingness to serve.

Notable historical figures

Johann Joachim Becher [Becker] (1635–1682): A celebrated German physician, alchemist, and scholar born in Speyer. He served as a prominent court counselor within the Holy Roman Empire and is recognized in the history of science for developing the terra pinguis concept, which served as the foundational basis for the phlogiston theory of combustion.

Dietrich Becker (1620–1670): A distinguished seventeenth-century German Baroque composer and violinist. He was appointed as the official master of the chapel (Kapellmeister) for the city of Hamburg, publishing influential instrumental works that shaped the development of early North German classical music.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

Product details

• Printed with environmentally friendly water-based inks.
• Framed in sustainably sourced Ayous wood, .75″ (1.9 cm) thick.
• High-quality paper with a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm).
• Paper weight: 189 g/m², ensuring durability and a premium feel.
• Protected by an Acrylite front shield for longevity.
• Includes all necessary hanging hardware for easy display.

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