A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beutler family of Germany.
Reg. 7268 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sa. au lion d'or, soutenu d'un tertre de sin., supp. de sa patte dextre une molette d'or et tenant de sa sen. une tige avec deux feuilles de sin. Cq. cour. C.: le lion, iss.”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
Where the Beutler Arms Were Recorded
Ratisbonne
Map of Germany showing where the Beutler arms are recorded
The Beutler arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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 Beutler 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 Beutler Family in Germany
The surname Beutler is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It comes from the Middle High German word *biuteler*, which refers to a person who made or sold pouches, purses, or bags. In the eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg. By 1765, records indicate that members of the Beutler family were active within this historic city, which served as a major center for trade and politics along the Danube River. As skilled craftspeople or merchants, these early family members likely played a role in the local economy of the city. Their presence in such a prominent urban hub suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social and professional life of the region during the late Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beutel
A small bag, pouch, or purse used for carrying items.
This name
BeutlerAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of bags and pouches.
also spelled
Beutlerr
Boytler
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Regensburger Stadtarchive: Bürger- und Handwerksrollen, 1765
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
