A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fidler family of Germany.
Reg. 0438 · 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 Fidler Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Fidler arms are recorded
The Fidler 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 Fidler 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 Fidler Family in Germany
The surname Fidler is an occupational name that traces its roots back to the Middle Ages in German-speaking regions. It originates from the Middle High German word *videla*, which refers to a fiddle or a stringed musical instrument. People who carried this name were typically professional musicians or minstrels who traveled between towns to perform at festivals, weddings, and local gatherings. By the mid-19th century, the family had established a strong presence in Bavaria, a region known for its rich musical traditions and deep cultural history. In 1856, members of the Fidler family were active participants in this Bavarian society, living as part of a community that valued both skilled craftsmanship and the arts. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of a person’s trade into a permanent family identifier passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fidelis
Latin term meaning faithful, loyal, or trustworthy.
This name
FidlerAn occupational surname for a professional violin player or a traveling musician.
also spelled
Fiedler
Fiddler
Related arms
Fiedlervariant 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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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