A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dehler family of Germany.
Reg. 8014 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à un homme iss., hab. de sa., rebr. du champ, coiffé d'un bonnet albanais du sec., retr. du premier, supp. de sa main dextre un plat d'arg. et de sa. une tige de sin., fleurie de trois pièces de gu. C.: la figure de l'écu.”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
Where the Dehler Arms Were Recorded
Nördlingen
Map of Germany showing where the Dehler arms are recorded
The Dehler arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, 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 Dehler 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 Dehler Family in Germany
The family name Dehler is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of southern Germany, particularly within the region of Swabia. By the mid-18th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Nördlingen. This city was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship during that era, and families like the Dehlers often played essential roles in the local economy. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a shortened form of a longer Germanic name, reflecting the common naming traditions of the Middle Ages. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Nördlingen, contributing to the daily life and development of the town during a period of great transition in European history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dole
A Germanic word meaning a valley or a low-lying area.
This name
DehlerRefers to someone who lived in or near a valley or a hollow.
also spelled
Dehle
Deler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen (1700–1800)
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1972
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen nach ihrer Entstehung und Bedeutung, 1971
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