A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glocke family of Switzerland.
Reg. 9392 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 arbre de sin., mouv. du coupé et acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'or; au 2 d'azur à une tour de gu. sommée de deux tourelles du même, entre lesquelles se trouve une étoile d'or, la tour ouv. du champ. Brl. de gu. et d'arg. C.: une cloche d'or. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Glocke Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Glocke arms are recorded
The Glocke 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 Glocke Family in Switzerland
The surname Glocke is deeply rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it originated as a descriptive name. In the Middle Ages, names were often chosen based on a person’s occupation or a notable object associated with their daily life. The word Glocke translates to bell, which suggests that early ancestors may have been bell founders, bell ringers, or individuals who lived near a prominent town bell tower. By 1745, historical records confirm that members of the Glocke family were well-established in the city of Bâle. During this period, Bâle was a thriving center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Glockes were often integrated into the city’s guild systems. These early family members were likely active participants in the urban economy of the eighteenth century, contributing to the cultural and social development of the region as it transitioned into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clocca
A Latin term referring to a bell or a ringing vessel.
This name
GlockeAn occupational surname for a bell maker or someone who lived near a bell tower.
also spelled
Glocke
Glockk
Gloc
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der Deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt. Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister. 1745
Heintze, Albert. Die Deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
