A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eder family of Germany.
Reg. 0431 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti d'azur et d'or; à deux flèches de l'un à l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: deux prob., d'azur et d'or.”
GermanyIngolstadt, c. 1765
Where the Eder Arms Were Recorded
Ingolstadt
Map of Germany showing where the Eder arms are recorded
The Eder arms were recorded in Ingolstadt, 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 Eder 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 Eder Family in Germany
The surname Eder is a classic example of a topographic name, which means it was originally given to people based on where they lived. In the German language, the term "Eder" is closely linked to the word "Ufer," which refers to the bank of a river or a stream. Families who took this name often lived near a waterway, making it a common identifier for those residing in rural or riverside communities. By the time records place the family in Ingolstadt in 1765, the name was already well-established across southern Germany and Austria. During this period, Ingolstadt was a significant center for trade and military history, and families like the Eders were often integrated into the local craft or merchant guilds that kept the city running. As the family settled into this urban environment, they became part of the long-standing social fabric of the Bavarian region, contributing to the local economy and community life for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ed
Old High German term for wealth, prosperity, or noble heritage.
This name
EderA topographic name for someone who lived near a vein of ore or a mountain ridge.
also spelled
Edder
Ayder
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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
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Stadtarchiv Ingolstadt. Bürgeraufnahmen und Zunftprotokolle der Stadt Ingolstadt. 1765
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