A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Degler family of Germany.
Reg. 8378 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or au lion naiss. d'azur, tenant une épée d'arg.; au 2 d'azur à une rose d'or. C.: le lion, entre deux prob. coupées d'or sur azur.”
GermanyHeidenheim Wurt, c. 1765
Where the Degler Arms Were Recorded
Heidenheim Wurt
Map of Germany showing where the Degler arms are recorded
The Degler arms were recorded in Heidenheim Wurt, 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 Degler 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 Degler Family in Germany
The surname Degler is rooted in the occupational history of southern Germany, specifically within the regions of Swabia and Württemberg. The name is derived from the Middle High German word *degel*, which refers to a crucible or a melting pot used by metalworkers. This suggests that the earliest ancestors bearing this name were likely skilled craftsmen, such as potters or metal smiths, who earned their living by creating heat-resistant vessels for casting or refining materials. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Degler family were firmly established in the town of Heidenheim an der Brenz. During this period, families in this region were often deeply integrated into the local guild systems, which provided structure and social status to those practicing specialized trades. As these families grew, they became a permanent part of the local landscape, contributing to the industrial and cultural development of the Württemberg region for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Tegeler
A person who makes or lays roof tiles.
This name
DeglerAn occupational surname for a tile maker or a roofer.
also spelled
Deglere
Deglerr
Related arms
Wisersimilar arms
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
Heidenheim Stadtarchiv, Kirchenbücher der Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Heidenheim, 1765
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
