A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bentzel family of Germany.
Reg. 4226 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 une étoile d'or. Cq. cour. C.: l'étoile.”
GermanyBade, c. 1717
Where the Bentzel Arms Were Recorded
Bade
Map of Germany showing where the Bentzel arms are recorded
The Bentzel arms were recorded in Bade, c. 1717.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Bentzel 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 Bentzel Family in Germany
The surname Bentzel finds its historical roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with records confirming the family was established in the Baden area by the year 1717. The name is considered a patronymic, which means it likely evolved as a shortened or affectionate variation of names like Benedict. During the early 18th century, families in this region often lived in small agricultural communities where they were deeply connected to the local church and regional governance. As the Bentzel family settled in Baden, they became part of a society defined by strict social structures and the transition from feudal traditions to more modern administrative systems. This period was marked by significant regional movement, as families often sought stability through farming or specialized trades within the borders of the Holy Roman Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Benedictus
Latin for blessed or well spoken of.
This name
BentzelA diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone named Benedict.
also spelled
Bentzell
Bentzele
Bentsel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
General State Archives of Karlsruhe (Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe), Kirchenbücher der evangelischen und katholischen Pfarreien in Baden
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
