A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Enderlin family of Germany.
Reg. 8713 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au pal de sa., ch. de trois boules d'or. C.: un demi-vol aux armes de l'écu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Enderlin Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Enderlin arms are recorded
The Enderlin arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Enderlin 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 Enderlin Family in Germany
The surname Enderlin is a topographic name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It is derived from the Middle High German word "ender," which refers to someone who lived near a specific boundary or at the end of a village. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the imperial city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a major center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Enderlins often integrated into the city’s professional guilds. These early members were part of a growing urban middle class that helped shape the economic life of the region through their work as merchants and skilled artisans. Their documented presence in 1765 reflects a time when the family was well-settled within the social structure of one of Germany’s most important historical cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Antolinus
Derived from the Latin name Antonius meaning priceless or highly praiseworthy.
This name
EnderlinA diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone named Anton or Antolin.
also spelled
Enderlyn
Enderlinn
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Reichsstadt Nürnberg. 1765
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
