A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Böckler family of Germany.
Reg. 2260 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à la barre d'arg., acc. de deux fleurs-de-lis du même et ch. d'un bouc au nat. C.: le bouc, iss., entre deux prob. coupées d'azur sur gu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Böckler Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Böckler arms are recorded
The Böckler 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 Böckler 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 Böckler Family in Germany
The surname Böckler is rooted in the linguistic traditions of southern Germany, where it functioned as an occupational or descriptive name. It is derived from the Middle High German word "bock," which refers to a male goat. Historically, this name likely identified an individual who worked as a goatherd or someone who lived near a location associated with these animals. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a thriving center for trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to settle and grow. The presence of the Böckler name in local records from 1765 suggests that these ancestors were integrated into the urban fabric of the city, likely participating in the skilled labor or mercantile activities that defined the region at that time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bock
A male goat or a buck.
This name
BöcklerA diminutive form referring to a person who raised or herded goats.
also spelled
Boeckler
Bekler
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen, 1971
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
