A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cöler family of Germany.
Reg. 1170 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à l'aigle naiss. de sa., mouv. du coupé; au 2 de sa. à une roue d'arg. C.: l'aigle, iss., tenant de son bec la roue.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Cöler Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Cöler arms are recorded
The Cöler 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 Cöler 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 Cöler Family in Germany
The family name Cöler is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Nuremberg, where records confirm the family’s presence by 1765. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German term for a charcoal burner or a person who worked with coal, which was a common trade in the forested regions surrounding the city. During the eighteenth century, Nuremberg was a thriving center for commerce and skilled craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to establish themselves through trade guilds and local businesses. As the city grew, the Cöler family became part of the urban fabric, contributing to the professional life of a region known for its metalwork and manufacturing. By settling in such a prominent trade hub, the family was positioned to participate in the economic shifts that defined the late Enlightenment period in Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kohl
A cabbage or a vegetable garden.
This name
CölerAn occupational name for a cabbage grower or a vegetable gardener.
also spelled
Kohler
Coller
Related arms
Hesbusiussimilar arms
Putten (von) - Thornsimilar arms
Köhlervariant spelling
Kolervariant spelling
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 von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
