A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Diebel family of Germany.
Reg. 4666 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un cerf naiss. d'arg., coll. et bouclé d'or, mouv. d'une couronne du même. C.: les meubles de l'écu. L.: d'arg. et d'azur. - Ou: D'arg. à trois troncs écotés de gu., posés en barres, rangés en bande. Cq. cour. C.: une queue de paon au nat., ch. de deux troncs écotés de gu., passés en saut.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Diebel arms are recorded
The Diebel 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 Diebel 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 Diebel Family in Germany
The family name Diebel finds its roots in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it functioned as a diminutive form of the name Dietbald or Theobald. These names were composed of ancient Germanic roots that roughly translated to mean people and bold or brave. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a documented presence in the region of Bavaria. During this era, life in Bavaria was defined by agrarian traditions and the influence of the Holy Roman Empire. Families like the Diebels were often tied to the land or specialized trades, contributing to the local economy of small villages and market towns. As the name evolved through regional dialects, it became a distinct marker of identity for those living in the southern German territories. This history reflects a broader pattern of naming conventions where personal names gradually transitioned into permanent family surnames as populations became more settled and administrative record-keeping became more common.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Theobald
Derived from the Germanic elements for people and bold or brave.
This name
DiebelA diminutive form of the name Theobald, historically used as a pet name.
also spelled
Diebel
Deeble
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
