A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fegely family of Switzerland.
Reg. 4614 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De gu. à un oiseau d'arg. (ou, les mêmes armes, à la bord. d'or.)”
SwitzerlandFribourg, c. 1745
Where the Fegely Arms Were Recorded
Fribourg
Map of Switzerland showing where the Fegely arms are recorded
The Fegely arms were recorded in Fribourg, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Fegely Family in Switzerland
The Fegely family name finds its historical roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of Fribourg by 1745. During the mid-eighteenth century, Fribourg served as a significant cultural and administrative hub where families often established themselves through trade, craftsmanship, or service to the local government. The name likely evolved as a descriptive surname, which was a common practice in the region during that era to distinguish individuals based on their occupation or personal traits. As these early ancestors settled into the social fabric of the city, they became part of the local community records that tracked births, marriages, and property ownership. This period of residency suggests that the family was well-integrated into the regional life of the time, contributing to the growth and development of the area before many families began to migrate further across Europe or toward the Americas.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vogel
A Germanic term referring to a bird.
This name
FegelyA diminutive or occupational name for a bird catcher or someone resembling a bird.
also spelled
Fegeli
Fegelie
Fegelye
Feglee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Registres paroissiaux et état civil, 1745
Müller, Charles, Die Familiennamen des Kantons Freiburg, 1922
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
