A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beyerle family of France.
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcomeJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à trois têtes de More, tort. d'arg.”
The Beyerle arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Reigning in France when the Beyerle arms are first recorded.
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
The family name Beyerle is rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically within the historic territory of Alsace. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family were firmly established in the city of Strasbourg, which served as a major cultural and economic hub during that era. The name itself is a diminutive form of the Middle High German word "Beier," which was a common way to describe someone who originated from Bavaria. As families moved across borders for trade or religious reasons, they often kept these regional identifiers as surnames to maintain a connection to their ancestral origins. Living in Strasbourg in 1663 placed the family in a unique position, as the city was a crossroads for diverse European influences and a center for scholarly activity. Over time, the name evolved through local dialects, eventually settling into the spelling recognized today as the family expanded across the region.
A person who works with or keeps bees.
