A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Budden family of Germany.
Reg. 2033 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sa. au lion d'or, celui du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à la fleur-de-lis d'arg., posée en bande, et une bande d'or ch. de trois roses de gu., br. sur la fleur-de-lis. Cq. cour. C.: une queue de paon, au nat., ch. d'une rose de gu.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Budden Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Budden arms are recorded
The Budden arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Budden 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 Budden Family in Germany
The family name Budden has deep roots in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1765. The name is believed to have originated as a descriptive term or a nickname linked to the occupations or personal traits of early ancestors living in the southern German regions. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a collection of territories defined by agricultural traditions and local craftsmanship, and families like the Buddens were often tied to the land or specific trades within their local villages. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, navigating the changes brought by local governance and the shifting borders of the Holy Roman Empire. By maintaining a presence in this area for centuries, the family contributed to the local history and community life that defined the Bavarian identity during the late Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bote
A messenger or herald sent to deliver news or commands.
This name
BuddenAn occupational surname for a messenger or a person who served as a herald.
also spelled
Buden
Related arms
Grienauersimilar arms
Kirekhoffsimilar arms
Kleinsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, General-Landes-Direktion, Akten der kurfürstlichen Regierung
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst, Handbuch der bayerischen Geschichte, 1974
Königlich Bayerisches Statistisches Bureau, Beiträge zur Statistik des Königreichs Bayern, 1860
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
