A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dünner family of Switzerland.
Reg. 2946 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 deux pals de gu., et un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin. en p., br. sur les pals, entre lesquels se trouve une marque de marchand de sa. composée d'un 4 au pied allongé et d'un D br. sur ledit pied. Brl. de gu. et d'arg. C.: la marque soutenue du tertre; entre deux prob., coupées alt. de gu. et d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Dünner Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Dünner arms are recorded
The Dünner 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.
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 Dünner Family in Switzerland
The family name Dünner traces its roots to the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname. In Middle High German, the word "dünne" refers to someone who was thin or slender in build, suggesting that the name was first applied to an ancestor based on their physical appearance. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. Records from 1745 confirm that members of the Dünner family were active residents in this region during a time of significant economic and social development. As the family grew, they integrated into the local community, contributing to the professional and civic life of the city while maintaining the name that had identified their ancestors for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dünn
Germanic adjective meaning thin, slender, or sparse.
This name
DünnerA descriptive nickname for a person of thin or lean physical stature.
also spelled
Dunne
Duner
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt. Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister. 1745
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
