A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fiddler family of Germany.
Reg. 5347 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à trois glands feuillés, le tout d'arg., posés en pairle, les tiges s'entretouchant en coeur. C.: une femme iss., les cheveux épars, hab. d'azur, tenant de sa main dextre levée une couronne de feuillage de sin.”
Germanyc. 1856
Where the Fiddler Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Fiddler arms are recorded
The Fiddler arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1856.
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.
Frederick William IV of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William IV of Prussia
1840–1861
Reigning in Germany when the Fiddler arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Fiddler Family in Germany
The name Fiddler is an occupational surname that originated from the medieval practice of identifying people by their trade. In the German-speaking regions of Europe, the name was often recorded as Fiedler, which translates directly to a person who played the fiddle or violin. These individuals were frequently professional musicians who performed at village festivals, weddings, and local gatherings. By the mid-19th century, the family had established a strong presence in the Bavarian region of Germany. Records from 1856 confirm that members of the Fiedler family were living and working within this cultural landscape, likely contributing to the vibrant musical traditions that defined the area. As families moved across borders, the spelling often shifted to the English version of Fiddler to match the phonetic sounds of their new homes while still honoring their ancestral history as traveling musicians.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fidelis
Latin term meaning faithful, loyal, or trustworthy.
This name
FiddlerAn occupational surname for a professional musician or player of the fiddle.
also spelled
Fiedler
Fiddler
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, Generalakten des Staatsministeriums des Innern, 1856
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