A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brandenburg family of Switzerland.
Reg. 5463 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. à un W, enlacé avec un lacs d'amour en losange, les angles noués, terminé en haut par un trèfle, le tout d'or.”
SwitzerlandFribourg, c. 1745
Where the Brandenburg Arms Were Recorded
Fribourg
Map of Switzerland showing where the Brandenburg arms are recorded
The Brandenburg arms were recorded in Fribourg, 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 Brandenburg Family in Switzerland
The family name Brandenburg originates from a geographical location, specifically referring to the region of Brandenburg in modern-day Germany. During the Middle Ages, people often adopted the names of the towns or territories where they lived to distinguish themselves from others. While the name is deeply tied to northern German roots, members of the family eventually migrated across Europe for various reasons, including trade, military service, or religious shifts. By the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm that the Brandenburg family had established a presence in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland. In 1745, these individuals were integrated into the local community, likely contributing to the urban life and economy of the region as craftsmen or merchants. This movement reflects the broader patterns of migration that defined European families during that era, as they moved from their ancestral homelands to settle in new cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burg
A fortified place, castle, or protected settlement.
This name
BrandenburgRefers to someone living near or originating from a fortified castle or town.
also spelled
Brandenbourg
Brandenberg
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Fribourg (1745)
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Fonds de la Bourgeoisie de Fribourg
Heers, Jacques, Family Clans in the Middle Ages, 1977
Maire, Alain, Histoire de la ville de Fribourg, 1995
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trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
