A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Huttinger family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0703 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à un tertre de trois coupeaux d'or, sommé d'une croix à facettes d'arg., ladite croix supp. une demi-fleur-de-lis d'or; au 2 d'azur à trois barres d'or. C.: une fleur-de-lis d'or. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandZurich, c. 1859
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Huttinger arms are recorded
The Huttinger arms were recorded in Zurich, c. 1859.
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 Huttinger Family in Switzerland
The surname Huttinger traces its linguistic roots to the Germanic regions of Central Europe, where it functioned as a topographic or habitational name. In the German language, the suffix "-inger" typically denotes a person who hails from a specific place or settlement. Therefore, the name likely identified an early ancestor as someone who lived near or originated from a location known as Huttingen. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the family established a documented presence in Zurich, Switzerland. Records from 1859 confirm that members of the Huttinger family were active participants in the social and economic life of this growing urban center. During this era, Zurich was undergoing significant industrial expansion, and the family likely integrated into the city’s evolving professional landscape as it transitioned into a modern European hub.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hut
A Germanic term referring to a hat or a protective covering.
This name
HuttingerA topographic or occupational name for a hat maker or someone living near a shelter.
also spelled
Hottinguer
Hottingere
Hotinger
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
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich, Zivilstandsregister der Stadt Zürich, 1859
Zürcher Stadtarchiv, Bürgerregister der Stadt Zürich, 1859
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
