A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brodbeck family of Switzerland.
Reg. 2640 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 cor-de-chasse d'or, lié de gu., acc. en p. d'une étoile du sec. C.: une étoile d'or, entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'or et d'azur. L. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Brodbeck Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Brodbeck arms are recorded
The Brodbeck 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 Brodbeck Family in Switzerland
The family name Brodbeck originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically evolving from a descriptive term for a person who lived near a specific type of stream or brook. The name is a combination of the words "Brod," which relates to a bridge or a crossing, and "beck," which is a common Germanic term for a small river or creek. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, Switzerland. Records confirm that family members were living and working in this region by 1745. During this era, Bâle was a thriving center for trade and craftsmanship, and the Brodbeck family likely integrated into the local economy as skilled workers or merchants. Their presence in this historic city suggests they were part of the growing urban population that helped shape the region during the 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brod and Bach
Bread and a small stream or brook.
This name
BrodbeckA topographic name for someone who lived near a stream where bread was baked or traded.
also spelled
Brodback
Broadbeck
Related arms
Brodtbeckvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon, 1967
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister, 1745
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hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
