A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gorder family of Switzerland.
Reg. 8424 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
legStrength and swiftness
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à un membre d'aigle d'arg., coupé à la cuisse de gu., le genou à dextre, la serre en bas, la patte accostée de deux fleurs-de-lis d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'or à la fasce d'azur, acc. de cinq roses de gu., 3 rangées en chef et 2 rangées en p. Brl. d'azur et d'or. C.: un cygne iss. d'arg., le vol levé. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandNeufchâtel, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Gorder arms are recorded
The Gorder arms were recorded in Neufchâtel, 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 Gorder Family in Switzerland
The family name Gorder is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Neufchâtel region, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1745. During this period, the area was characterized by a blend of agricultural traditions and emerging craft industries that shaped the daily lives of local residents. Families like the Gorders often lived in close-knit communities, relying on the fertile land and the local economy to sustain their households over several generations. As they established themselves in the region, they became part of the social fabric that defined eighteenth-century life in this part of Europe. Their history reflects the broader patterns of migration and settlement that allowed families to put down permanent roots in specific towns and villages. By maintaining their presence in Neufchâtel, the early Gorders contributed to the long-term development of the community and preserved their family identity through the changing political and social climates of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gord
A derivative of the Germanic word for an enclosure or yard.
This name
GorderRefers to a person who lived near or worked within a fenced enclosure.
also spelled
Gredder
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État de Neuchâtel, Registres paroissiaux de Neuchâtel
Henry, Philippe, Histoire du canton de Neuchâtel, 1991
Schnegg, Alfred, Histoire de la ville de Neuchâtel, 1970
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
legStrength and swiftness
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
legStrength and swiftness
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
