A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Breiding family of Germany.
Reg. 5700 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pegasusFame, eloquence and swift renown
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 au Pégase d'arg. C.: le Pégase, entre deux prob. coupées d'azur et d'arg., ornées dans leur embouchure de trois pl. d'aut., à dex-”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Breiding Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Breiding arms are recorded
The Breiding 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 Breiding 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 Breiding Family in Germany
The family name Breiding originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it likely developed as a descriptive surname based on a person’s place of residence or occupation. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family was firmly established in the historic city of Nuremberg. During this era, Nuremberg served as a major hub for trade, craftsmanship, and intellectual growth within the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in the city at this time were often integrated into the local guild system, which organized workers by their specific trades and provided a social structure for urban residents. The presence of the Breiding name in 1765 suggests that these early ancestors were part of a stable, industrious community that navigated the complex social and economic shifts of the Enlightenment period. As the family grew, they contributed to the local culture and labor force that defined the city’s reputation for fine manufacturing and commerce.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Breit
Germanic adjective meaning broad, wide, or expansive.
This name
BreidingA topographic or descriptive name for someone who lived on a wide piece of land.
also spelled
Bryding
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Endres, Rudolf, Nürnberg: Eine deutsche Stadt in ihrer Geschichte, 2000
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Dudenredaktion, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung, 2005
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pegasusFame, eloquence and swift renown
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