A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Herbstreit family of Switzerland.
Reg. 1181 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
quiverReadiness, and a store of strength
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à un carquois d'or, rempli de feuillages de sin. au milieu desquels se trouve une rose de gu. C.: deux prob. de gu., sommées chacune d'une rose du même, entourée de feuillages de sin. L. d'or et de gu.”
SwitzerlandSoleure, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Herbstreit arms are recorded
The Herbstreit arms were recorded in Soleure, 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 Herbstreit Family in Switzerland
The surname Herbstreit originates from the German language and is rooted in the combination of the words for autumn and strife or struggle. Historically, this name was often given to individuals who were born during the autumn season or perhaps to those who were known for their work during the harvest. By the year 1745, records confirm that members of the Herbstreit family were well-established in the Swiss canton of Solothurn, which is known in French as Soleure. During this period, families in the region were deeply connected to the local agricultural economy and the social structures of the Swiss Confederation. As the family grew, they became part of the local community fabric, contributing to the development of the area through their trades and civic participation. The presence of the family in Solothurn highlights their long-standing history within the German-speaking regions of Switzerland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Herbst
German word for the season of autumn or harvest time.
This name
HerbstreitRefers to a person who was born in autumn or associated with the harvest season.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Solothurn, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Solothurn
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Solothurn, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Solothurn
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heer, Gottlieb Heinrich, Solothurn: Eine Geschichte der Stadt und des Kantons, 1945
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