A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Feld family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1579 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'azur à une croix latine d'arg., privée du bras supérieur, acc. de deux étoiles d'or, 1 en chef et 1 en p., et accostée de deux fleurs-de-lis d'or. C.: la croix de l'écu. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Feld Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Feld arms are recorded
The Feld 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 Feld 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 Feld Family in Germany
The surname Feld is a topographic name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. In the German language, the word Feld translates directly to field or open land. Families who adopted this name often lived near a prominent meadow or a stretch of farmland. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the name was firmly established in the southern region of Bavaria. Records from 1765 confirm that members of the Feld family were active participants in the local community during this era. Life in rural Bavaria at that time was deeply connected to the rhythm of the seasons and the cultivation of the soil. As the family grew, they likely moved between small villages and towns to work as farmers or laborers. This connection to the land defined their early identity and helped the name persist through generations of German history.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. a fess betw. three eaglets displ. ar”
Englandc. 1614
Where the Feld Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Feld arms are recorded
The Feld arms were recorded in England, c. 1614.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Germany when the Feld arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Feld Family in England
The surname Feld is a topographic name that originated from the Old English word "feld," which described an area of open land or a clearing in a forest. By the early 17th century, the name was well-established in Northern England, with records confirming that family members were living in the city of York by 1614. During this period, York was a major regional hub for trade and administration, suggesting that those bearing the name were likely involved in the local economy of the city. As surnames became more fixed during the transition from the medieval era to the early modern period, the Feld family became part of the growing urban population of Yorkshire. Their presence in such a prominent city indicates that they were settled members of the community who lived and worked within the social structures of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Feld
A piece of open, cleared, or cultivated land.
This name
FeldA topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on an open field.
also spelled
Feldd
Felde
Field
Fielde
Related arms
Fieldvariant spelling
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer, Buchhaltung, Steuer- und Rechnungsunterlagen, 1765
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
