A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bauder family of Germany.
Reg. 2845 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
knightChivalry and service in arms
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à un homme iss., hab. d'arg., mouv. de la ligne du coupé, tenant de sa main dextre une tige fleurie de trois pièces; au 2 gu. à la bande d'azur, ch. de trois roses d'arg. C.: un vol à l'antique, aux armes du 2. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Bauder Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Bauder arms are recorded
The Bauder arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Bauder 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 Bauder Family in Germany
The surname Bauder is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of southern Germany, particularly within the region of Franconia. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-established in the imperial city of Nuremberg, a major center for trade, craftsmanship, and intellectual life during that era. The name itself is believed to be a variation of older Germanic terms related to building or construction, suggesting that early ancestors may have been master builders or skilled artisans who contributed to the city's iconic medieval architecture. As residents of a prominent free imperial city, members of the Bauder family likely participated in the vibrant guild system that defined Nuremberg’s economy in 1765. This environment allowed families to build stable lives and pass down specialized trades through generations, cementing their place in the local community long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bald
An Old High German term meaning bold, brave, or daring.
This name
BauderA topographic or occupational name referring to a bold person or a dweller near a specific landmark.
also spelled
Bauderr
Baudere
Baudre
Boder
Related arms
Baudrevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bader, Karl S., Studien zur Rechtsgeschichte des mittelalterlichen Dorfes, 1957
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Reichsstadt Nürnberg, 1765
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
knightChivalry and service in arms
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
knightChivalry and service in arms
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
