A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ebel family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0969 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“D'or à la bande de sa., ch. de trois feuilles de tilleul d'arg., posées dans le sens de la bande, les tiges en bas. Cq. cour. C.: une feuille d'arg., posée en pal, la tige en bas; entre deux prob., coupées d'or sur sa. L. d'or et de sa.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Ebel Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Ebel arms are recorded
The Ebel arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Ebel arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Ebel Family in France
The history of the Ebel family in France is deeply tied to the unique cultural landscape of the Alsace region. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Ebel family were established residents of Strasbourg. During this period, Strasbourg served as a vital crossroads between French and Germanic influences. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots common to the Upper Rhine area, where such surnames often identified a person by a short form of a given name or a specific trade. As the region transitioned through various political shifts, families like the Ebels became integral parts of the local urban fabric. They lived through a time when Strasbourg was a center for trade, printing, and religious reform. This environment allowed the family to integrate into the professional life of the city, contributing to the development of the local community over many generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti de sin. et de gu.; à la bande d'arg., br. sur le tout et ch. de trois arbres de sin. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un arbre de sin., entre deux prob. fascées, celle à dextre de sin. et d'arg., celle à sen. de gu. et d'arg; 1. d'arg. et de sin.; 2° une aigle de sa.; l. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1765
Where the Ebel Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Ebel arms are recorded
The Ebel arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1765
Granting Authority for the Ebel Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in France when the Ebel arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Ebel Family in Austria
The family name Ebel has deep roots in the Alpine regions of Austria, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the Tyrol area as early as 1765. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and economic shifts occurring under the rule of the Habsburg monarchy. Families like the Ebels often lived in small, tight-knit mountain communities where they worked as skilled tradespeople or farmers. Because Tyrol served as a vital crossroads for trade routes between Italy and the rest of the Holy Roman Empire, the family likely benefited from the movement of goods and ideas through the mountain passes. Over time, the name became established in local parish records, which tracked the births, marriages, and deaths of residents in the region. These early records show that the Ebels were part of the backbone of Tyrolean society, helping to maintain the cultural and agricultural traditions that defined life in the Austrian Alps during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adalbert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning noble and bright.
This name
EbelA diminutive form of names beginning with the noble element.
also spelled
Ebell
Ebele
Ebelh
Related arms
Eblévariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin, Registres paroissiaux de Strasbourg
Barth, Médard, Der Zehnte im Elsass. 1960
Dollinger, Philippe, Histoire de l'Alsace. 1970
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
leafHappiness and abundance
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
leafHappiness and abundance
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
