A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Friedel family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0059 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à un lévrier naiss. de gu., mouv. du coupé; au 2 d'arg. à la barre de gu. C.: le lévrier, iss.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Friedel Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Friedel arms are recorded
The Friedel 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 Friedel 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 Friedel Family in Germany
The surname Friedel originates from the German language and serves as a shortened form of names containing the Old High German word "frid," which translates to peace. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to adopt these types of names to reflect a desire for harmony or as a term of endearment within a community. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the imperial city of Nuremberg. At that time, Nuremberg was a major center for trade, craftsmanship, and intellectual growth in the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in the city during the 1760s often participated in the specialized guilds that defined the local economy. As residents of such a prominent urban hub, the Friedel family likely navigated the complex social and economic structures of a city known for its metalwork and printing industries. The survival of these records from 1765 highlights the family's integration into the formal administrative life of one of Germany's most important historical cities.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à trois étoiles mal-ordonnées d'arg.; au 2 de gu. à une tour posée sur un rocher, le tout au nat. C.: 1° un vol à l'antique, l'aile de derrière d'arg. plein, l'aile de devant aux armes du 1; l. d'arg. et d'azur; 2° un dragon de sin.; l d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1862
Where the Friedel Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Friedel arms are recorded
The Friedel arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1862.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families 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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1862
Granting Authority for the Friedel Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Germany when the Friedel arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Friedel Family in Austria
The family name Friedel finds its roots in the Germanic linguistic tradition, evolving as a diminutive form of names containing the element "fried," which translates to peace or protection. While the name appears in various regions across Central Europe, its presence in the mountainous province of Tyrol by 1862 reflects the historical movement of families through the alpine corridors of the Austrian Empire. During this era, Tyrol was a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between the German-speaking lands and Northern Italy. Families like the Friedels often lived in these rugged landscapes as craftsmen, farmers, or local officials who helped maintain the social order of the region. Because the name was tied to the concept of a peaceful or beloved person, it likely served as a common descriptor that eventually solidified into a permanent surname as record-keeping became more standardized across Austrian administrative districts during the nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fried
Derived from the Germanic word for peace or protection.
This name
FriedelA diminutive form indicating a peaceful or beloved person.
also spelled
Fridel
Freedel
Related arms
Ciserchisimilar arms
Conradsimilar arms
Franziussimilar arms
Fridelvariant 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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
