A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Geibel family of Germany.
Reg. 4981 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 fleur-de-lis d'azur. C.: la fleur-de-lis [Armes du poète allemand, Emmanuel von Geibel.]”
GermanyMunich, c. 1725
Where the Geibel Arms Were Recorded
Munich
Map of Germany showing where the Geibel arms are recorded
The Geibel arms were recorded in Munich, c. 1725.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Geibel 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 Geibel Family in Germany
The surname Geibel is rooted in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it evolved as a variation of the name Giebel. Historically, this name was often used as a topographic descriptor for someone who lived near a gabled roof or a triangular section of a wall. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Munich, as evidenced by records dating back to 1725. During this era, families in Munich were often tied to the city’s growing trade guilds and administrative life. As the family settled into the urban landscape of Bavaria, they became part of the social fabric that defined the region’s transition into the modern age. The name reflects a long history of craftsmanship and community participation that allowed the family to maintain a consistent presence in the city for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gibo
A Germanic personal name element meaning pledge or gift.
This name
GeibelA patronymic surname derived from a short form of ancient Germanic names containing the element gift.
also spelled
Geibell
Geibele
Geibels
Gibel
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 München, Bürgerrechts- und Zunftprotokolle der Stadt München, 1725
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
