A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Demmler family of Germany.
Reg. 7581 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec., de gu. au lion d'or, cour. de gu., et d'arg. plein. C.: le lion, iss. entre un vol à l'antique de gu. L. d'or et de gu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Demmler Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Demmler arms are recorded
The Demmler 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 Demmler 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 Demmler Family in Germany
The surname Demmler is rooted in the linguistic traditions of southern Germany, where it likely originated as an occupational name or a descriptive term for a specific type of worker. In the German language, the suffix "ler" often denotes a person who performs a particular task or lives in a specific place. Historical records confirm that the Demmler family was well-established in the city of Nuremberg by 1765. During this period, Nuremberg was a bustling center of trade, craftsmanship, and intellectual growth. Families living in the city at that time were often involved in the skilled guilds that defined the local economy. As members of this urban community, the early Demmlers likely contributed to the city's reputation for high-quality manufacturing and metalwork. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the region as families passed down their trade skills and local identity through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Damm
A dam, embankment, or dike used to control water flow.
This name
DemmlerA person who lived near or worked as a builder of dams.
also spelled
Demler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg. 1765
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
