A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dotzler family of Germany.
Reg. 0844 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de sa. à deux roses d'arg.; au 2 d'or à une rose de sa. Cq. cour. C.: un vol à l'antique, de sa. et d'or, l'aile de sa. ch. d'une rose d'or.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Dotzler Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Dotzler arms are recorded
The Dotzler 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 Dotzler 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 Dotzler Family in Germany
The family name Dotzler originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, with deep roots tied to the historic city of Nuremberg. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the Dotzler family were well-established residents within this influential urban center. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word "dotze," which was a colloquial term used to describe a small, rounded object or a lump. In the context of early surnames, this often served as a descriptive nickname for a person of short or stout physical stature. As families began to adopt permanent surnames during the late medieval and early modern periods, this descriptor evolved into a formal family name that was passed down through generations. Living in Nuremberg, a major hub for trade and craftsmanship, the early Dotzlers were part of a vibrant society that shaped the cultural and economic landscape of the Holy Roman Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dotz
A diminutive or nickname derived from the Middle High German word dotze.
This name
DotzlerA patronymic or occupational surname referring to a person of small stature or a lump.
also spelled
Dotzlar
Dotzeler
Dotsler
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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