A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eichler family of Germany.
Reg. 6063 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“d'arg.; au 2 d'azur à une branche de chène d'or, posée en bande, fruitée au sommet de trois glands d'or. A la bande d'or, br. sur le tranché. Cq. cour. C.: la branche de chène, posée en pal; entre un vol coupé, à dextre d'arg. sur sa., à sen. d'or sur azur. L. conformes aux émaux du vol.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Eichler Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Eichler arms are recorded
The Eichler arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Eichler 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 Eichler Family in Germany
The surname Eichler is a topographic name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. It is derived from the Middle High German word "eich," which refers to an oak tree, combined with a suffix used to describe a person who lived near a specific landmark. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family likely resided near a prominent oak tree or a forest clearing dominated by oaks. By 1765, records confirm that the family was well-established in the Bavarian region of Germany. During this era, families with this name were often associated with forestry, carpentry, or land management, as their livelihoods were closely tied to the natural resources of the Bavarian landscape. Over many generations, the name became a permanent identifier for families who maintained deep roots in these wooded territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eiche
A large deciduous tree belonging to the genus Quercus.
This name
EichlerA topographic name for someone who lived near an oak tree or an oak forest.
also spelled
Eychler
Eikler
Related arms
Salomé de Rambervillesimilar arms
Wallmenichsimilar arms
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
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
