A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Freuler family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0150 · Swiss, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à une femme, hab. de gu., au tablier d'arg. et à la collerette du même, coiffée d'un chapeau piramidal d'arg. duquel pend un voile du même, tenant de sa main dextre un soc de charrue au nat.; l'écu bordé de gu. C.: la femme iss. L. d'or et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Freuler Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Freuler arms are recorded
The Freuler arms were recorded in Bâle, 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 Freuler Family in Switzerland
The family name Freuler originates from the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, with its roots tied to the historic canton of Glarus. The name itself is believed to be a descriptive term, likely derived from the Middle High German word "freul," which was used to describe a person who was joyful, lively, or perhaps someone who held a specific status in local community life. By the mid-18th century, members of the family had established a presence in the city of Bâle, a major center for trade and culture at the time. During this period, families like the Freulers were often involved in the city’s growing merchant networks or skilled crafts, which allowed them to integrate into the urban society of Bâle. Their relocation from the mountainous regions of Glarus to the bustling trade hub of Bâle reflects the broader movement of Swiss families seeking new economic opportunities during the 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Freud
Derived from the Middle High German word for joy or gladness.
This name
FreulerAn occupational or descriptive name for a joyful person or one who brings happiness.
also spelled
Freuller
Freul
Froyler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heer, Gottlieb Heinrich. Die Freuler von Glarus. 1938
Historisch-Biographisches Lexikon der Schweiz. Freuler. 1926
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister
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womanGrace, and the founding of a house
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
