A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Binz family of Switzerland.
Reg. 1291 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur au cerf d'or, pass. sur une terrasse de sin. C.: un vol, d'azur et d'arg. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Binz Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Binz arms are recorded
The Binz arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Binz Family in Switzerland
The family name Binz has deep roots in the region surrounding Basel, Switzerland, where members of the family were documented as early as 1745. The name is believed to be topographic in origin, likely derived from the Middle High German word "binz," which refers to a type of rush or reed plant that grew in marshy areas. Families who lived near these wetlands were often identified by their surroundings, leading to the adoption of the name as a way to distinguish individuals within a growing population. Over time, the name became firmly established among the local citizenry, reflecting a long history of agricultural and community life in the Swiss landscape. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic fabric of Basel, contributing to the development of the region through their work and local involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bino
A Germanic short form of names containing the element bern meaning bear.
This name
BinzA topographic name for someone living near a specific hill or settlement.
also spelled
Bynz
Bins
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz, Binz, 2004
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister, 1745
Schweizerisches Idiotikon, Wörterbuch der schweizerdeutschen Sprache, 1881
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
