A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Güder family of Switzerland.
Reg. 6145 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
swordJustice, and military honour
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 deux épées d'arg., garnies d'or, passées en saut., les pointes en bas; à la bord. nébulée d'arg. sur azur. C.: les épées en saut., empoignées, au-dessous de la garde, par deux bras arm. d'arg., les mains de carn.”
SwitzerlandBerne, c. 1745
Where the Güder Arms Were Recorded
Berne
Map of Switzerland showing where the Güder arms are recorded
The Güder arms were recorded in Berne, 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 Güder Family in Switzerland
The family name Güder has deep roots in the city of Berne, Switzerland, where records confirm members of the family were established citizens by the year 1745. During the eighteenth century, the name was closely associated with the social and political life of the Bernese Republic, a period when the city was governed by a small group of influential families. The name itself is thought to be derived from Middle High German terms related to personal character or status, reflecting the family’s integration into the local urban community. As residents of Berne, the Güders were part of a structured society that valued trade, civic duty, and long-standing family lineage. Over time, the family became a recognized part of the city’s historical fabric, contributing to the administrative and professional development of the region throughout the late modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guter
Derived from the Middle High German word for good or virtuous.
This name
GüderRefers to a person of good character or a prosperous individual.
also spelled
Gueder
Gudder
Related arms
Bavignansimilar arms
Bernardeau de Monterbansimilar arms
Carronsimilar arms
Grossainesimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Burgerarchiv der Burgergemeinde Bern, Familienregister der Stadt Bern
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz, Die Familiennamen der Schweiz, 2005
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Bern
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
swordJustice, and military honour
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
swordJustice, and military honour
