A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dobler family of Switzerland.
bullValour and generosityJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à un rencontre de boeuf de sa. C.: le rencontre.”
The Dobler arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
The family name Dobler is rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive surname. It is derived from the Middle High German word "tobel," which refers to a deep, wooded valley or a narrow gorge. People who lived near such geographical features were often given this name to distinguish them from others in their community. By the year 1745, records confirm that members of the Dobler family were well-established in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. During this period, families in the region were often involved in local trade, craftsmanship, or agriculture. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the city, contributing to the development of the local community over several generations.
Derived from the Middle High German word for a small valley or ravine.
