A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Freidel family of Germany.
Reg. 5690 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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)
“Parti d'or et de sa.; à deux chev. de l'un en l'autre. C.: huit pl. d'aut., alt. d'or et de sa.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Freidel Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Freidel arms are recorded
The Freidel 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 Freidel 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 Freidel Family in Germany
The name Freidel is a diminutive form of the Middle High German name Friedrich, which translates to peaceful ruler. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-established in the city of Nuremberg, a major center for trade and craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire. During this period, Nuremberg was known for its strict guild systems and its reputation as a hub for skilled metalworkers and artisans. Families like the Freidels often integrated into this urban economy, likely contributing to the city's famous production of clocks, scientific instruments, or fine metal goods. Living in Nuremberg in 1765 meant the family was part of a sophisticated society that valued education and technical expertise. As the name evolved from a personal nickname into a formal surname, it reflected a long-standing cultural tradition of identifying families by their ancestral roots and personal characteristics.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fried
Derived from the Germanic word for peace or joy.
This name
FreidelA diminutive form often used as a term of endearment meaning little peaceful or joyful one.
also spelled
Freydel
Freidl
Frydel
Related arms
Freidlvariant 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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Reichsstadt Nürnberg
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