A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crecelius family of Germany.
Reg. 5175 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Taillé d'azur sur gu.; au lion de l'un en l'autre, cour. d'or, empoignant de sa patte dextre une barre de fer. Cq. cour. C.: un lion iss. de gu., cour d'or, empoignant de sa patte dextre une barre de fer. L. de gu. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Crecelius arms are recorded
The Crecelius 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 Crecelius 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 Crecelius Family in Germany
The Crecelius family name has deep roots in the historical region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1765. The name is thought to be of Germanic origin, likely evolving from local dialects or occupational descriptions common to the rural landscapes of southern Germany. During the eighteenth century, families with this surname were often integrated into the agricultural and craft-based economies of the Bavarian countryside. These early generations lived through a period of significant social change as the region transitioned under the influence of the Holy Roman Empire. By maintaining records in local parish registers and regional administrative offices, the family preserved their presence in the area for generations. This history reflects the broader movement of families who settled in the fertile lands of Bavaria and contributed to the local culture and community life of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crescentius
Derived from the Latin word for growing, increasing, or thriving.
This name
CreceliusA Germanized patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Crescentius.
also spelled
Kreselius
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
