A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dutel family of Germany.
Reg. 1019 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. à un griffon d'or. C.: un vol de sa.”
GermanyNördlingen, c. 1765
Where the Dutel Arms Were Recorded
Nördlingen
Map of Germany showing where the Dutel arms are recorded
The Dutel arms were recorded in Nördlingen, 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 Dutel 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 Dutel Family in Germany
The family name Dutel carries a rich history that likely traces its roots to the linguistic shifts occurring in the border regions of Central Europe. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was firmly established in the Bavarian town of Nördlingen, a location known for its medieval architecture and its history as a free imperial city. During this period, Nördlingen served as a bustling hub for trade and craftsmanship, suggesting that early members of the Dutel family were integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name itself often appears in regional records as a variation of occupational or locational surnames common to the Germanic and French-speaking borderlands. As the family navigated the social and economic changes of the 1700s, they contributed to the local community through their involvement in the civic life of the city. Their presence in the 1765 records highlights a period of stability where the family helped shape the cultural fabric of this historic town.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dudo
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for warrior or fighter.
This name
DutelA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person originally named Dudo.
also spelled
Duettel
Duttell
Dutel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen (1750–1800)
Müller, Karl, Geschichte der Stadt Nördlingen, 1960
Staatsarchiv Augsburg, Kirchenbücher der Pfarrei St. Georg Nördlingen, 1765
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griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
