A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gloeckler family of Germany.
Reg. 6276 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un cheval cabré d'arg. C.: le cheval, iss.”
GermanyFrancfort s, c. 1765
Where the Gloeckler Arms Were Recorded
Francfort s
Map of Germany showing where the Gloeckler arms are recorded
The Gloeckler arms were recorded in Francfort s, 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 Gloeckler 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 Gloeckler Family in Germany
The family name Gloeckler is rooted in the linguistic traditions of southern Germany and the surrounding regions. It is an occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "glöckler," which referred to a bell ringer or a maker of small bells. During the eighteenth century, the name became established in the bustling trade hub of Frankfurt. By 1765, records confirm that members of the family were active residents in this city, which served as a central point for commerce and social life in the Holy Roman Empire. As the family settled into urban life, they likely integrated into the guilds and local civic structures that defined the era. Their presence in Frankfurt suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the city’s development during the Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Glocke
A bell or a metal vessel used for ringing.
This name
GloecklerAn occupational name for a bell maker or a bell ringer.
also spelled
Gloeckler
Glocklerr
Gleckler
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
Institut für Stadtgeschichte Frankfurt am Main, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Frankfurt am Main
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horseReadiness to serve king and country
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