A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dudding family of Switzerland.
Reg. 7879 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois roses de gu., tigées du même.”
SwitzerlandFribourg, c. 1745
Where the Dudding Arms Were Recorded
Fribourg
Map of Switzerland showing where the Dudding arms are recorded
The Dudding arms were recorded in Fribourg, 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.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
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.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Dudding Family in Switzerland
The surname Dudding is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, which means it was derived from the name of an early ancestor. Linguistic experts often link the root of the name to Old English terms that describe a person as a descendant of a man named Dudd. While the name has roots in various parts of Europe, the family established a notable presence in Fribourg, Switzerland, by the year 1745. During this period, families in the region were often deeply integrated into the local agricultural and civic life of the Swiss cantons. As the family moved and settled in different areas over the following centuries, the spelling of the name occasionally shifted, but it maintained its core identity as a marker of ancestral lineage. This history reflects the broader patterns of European migration where families moved across borders to seek new opportunities while preserving their unique family names.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dudda
An Old English personal name derived from the Germanic root meaning round.
This name
DuddingA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person known as the son of Dudda.
also spelled
Dudding
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
State Archives of Fribourg, Registres paroissiaux de Fribourg, 1745
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
