A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Büchel family of Switzerland.
Reg. 6356 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un chapeau de sa., le bord à sen. retroussé, acc. en p. d'un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin. C.: un buste d'homme, hab. d'or, au rabat d'arg., la poitrine ch. d'une croix ancrée de sa. L.: d'or et de sa.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Büchel Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Büchel arms are recorded
The Büchel 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 Büchel Family in Switzerland
The family name Büchel originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe and is classified as a topographic surname. This means the name was likely given to people who lived near a specific landmark, as the word "Büchel" refers to a small hill or a wooded knoll. By the middle of the 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. Records from 1745 confirm that members of the Büchel family were active participants in the social and economic life of this bustling trade hub. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the local guilds and merchant classes, which allowed them to contribute to the growth of the city as it became a center for banking and manufacturing. The history of the name reflects a long tradition of families settling in specific geographic locations and becoming deeply rooted in the local community over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buoch
Old High German word for beech tree.
This name
BüchelA topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent beech tree or a beech forest.
also spelled
Buechel
Buchell
Bushel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt. Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister. 1745
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
