A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dangel family of Germany.
Reg. 5436 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sin. à un globe orné d'arg., ch. d'un cintre du même surch. de deux feuilles de chène couchées et affr. d'or; l'écu bordé du même. Cq. cour. C.: trois pi. d'aut. d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1798
Where the Dangel Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Dangel arms are recorded
The Dangel arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1798.
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 II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1792–1806
Reigning in Germany when the Dangel 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 Dangel Family in Germany
The surname Dangel is rooted in the southern German regions, particularly within the historical landscape of Bavaria. Linguistic experts often trace the name back to a diminutive form of the Germanic name Dankwart, which combines the elements of thought and protection. By the late eighteenth century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established members of the Bavarian community. During this era, many individuals with this surname worked as skilled craftsmen or farmers, contributing to the local economy of the Holy Roman Empire and later the Kingdom of Bavaria. These early families were deeply integrated into the social fabric of their villages, often appearing in local parish registers that documented their births, marriages, and daily contributions to their rural society. Their presence in 1798 highlights a long-standing connection to the Bavarian countryside, where the family name was passed down through generations of hardworking people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Tang
A Germanic element meaning day or dawn.
This name
DangelA patronymic or descriptive name derived from a short form of names beginning with the element Tang.
also spelled
Dangle
Dangelin
Dangele
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der Pfarreien in Bayern, 1798
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen, 1971
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
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