A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hendler family of Germany.
Reg. 6636 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Taillé de gu. et d'arg.; à un cerf élancé au nat., br. sur le taillé. C.: une femme iss., hab. de gu., accostée de deux demi-ramures de cerf, de gu. et d'arg.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hendler arms are recorded
The Hendler arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Hendler 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 Hendler Family in Germany
The surname Hendler is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It comes from the Middle High German word *hendel*, which refers to a trader or a merchant. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-established in the city of Nuremberg, which was a major hub for trade and craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire. Records confirm that members of the Hendler family were living in Nuremberg by 1765. During this time, the city was famous for its skilled metalworkers and merchants, and the family likely integrated into this bustling urban economy. As the name suggests, early ancestors were likely involved in the buying and selling of goods, which allowed them to build a stable life within the city walls. Over the following generations, the family name became a permanent part of the region's history as they continued their work and contributed to the local community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Handel
A German term referring to trade, commerce, or a market transaction.
This name
HendlerAn occupational surname for a merchant, trader, or someone involved in commercial exchange.
also spelled
Handeler
Hendler
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 Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
