A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bächler family of Germany.
Reg. 0880 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois poissons au nat., et acc. de deux étoiles d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un vol, aux armes de l'écu. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
Where the Bächler Arms Were Recorded
Nördlingen
Map of Germany showing where the Bächler arms are recorded
The Bächler arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Bächler 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 Germany.
Origin & History of the Bächler Family in Germany
The surname Bächler is a topographic name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It comes from the Middle High German word "bach," which means a small stream or brook. People who lived near such a water source often adopted this name to identify themselves within their local community. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the Bächler family were established in the historic town of Nördlingen. During this period, Nördlingen was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Bächlers were often integrated into the town’s guild systems or agricultural life. As the family grew, they contributed to the social fabric of the region, carrying a name that reflected their ancestral connection to the natural landscape of their home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bach
A small stream or brook of water.
This name
BächlerRefers to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.
also spelled
Bekler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen, 1765
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
