A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chila family of Germany.
Reg. 6351 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 la bande d'or, ch. de trois roses d'azur. C.: un vol à l'antique de sa.”
SilesiaSilesia, c. 1765
Where the Chila Arms Were Recorded
Map of Germany showing where the Chila arms are recorded
The Chila arms were recorded in Silesia, c. 1765.
Silesia was farming country in the east of the German lands, held in large estates by families who stayed put for generations. Owning land was what entitled a family to arms, so the region fills a good deal of the register.
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 Chila 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 Silesia.
Origin & History of the Chila Family in Germany
The family name Chila has deep roots in the historical region of Silesia, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1765. During the eighteenth century, Silesia was a vibrant area undergoing significant social and political changes under the rule of the Prussian monarchy. Families like the Chilas often lived in rural or semi-urban communities where they were deeply connected to the local agricultural and trade economies. Because the name appears in regional census and tax records from this era, it suggests that the family was well-established within the local social structure. Over time, the name likely evolved alongside the shifting borders and linguistic influences of Central Europe, reflecting the movement of people across the diverse landscape of the Silesian plains.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kühn
Derived from the Middle High German word for bold or daring.
This name
ChilaA variant spelling reflecting a nickname for a courageous or fearless individual.
also spelled
Chilae
Chilah
Chil
Keela
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archive in Wrocław (Archiwum Państwowe we Wrocławiu), Akta stanu cywilnego i księgi parafialne
State Archive in Opole (Archiwum Państwowe w Opolu), Rejestry podatkowe i spisy ludności
Bahlow, Hans, Schlesisches Namenbuch, 1953
Knie, Johann Georg, Alphabetisch-statistisch-topographische Uebersicht der Dörfer, Flecken, Städte und andern Orte der Königl. Preuss. Provinz Schlesien, 1845
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
