A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kandel family of Germany.
Reg. 5173 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à un homme iss., hab. d'azur, coiffé d'un chapeau du même, supp. de sa main dextre une pignate d'arg.; au 2 d'azur plein. Cq. cour. C.: l'homme iss.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Kandel Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Kandel arms are recorded
The Kandel 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 Kandel 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 Kandel Family in Germany
The surname Kandel is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of southern Germany, with documented evidence placing family members in the city of Nuremberg by 1765. The name is generally classified as a topographic or occupational surname, likely derived from the Middle High German word "kandel," which referred to a vessel, a pitcher, or a channel used for water. In the context of medieval German naming conventions, this suggests that early ancestors may have been skilled craftsmen, such as potters or metalworkers who produced jugs, or perhaps individuals who lived near a specific water conduit or canal. By the mid-18th century, families bearing this name were well-integrated into the urban life of Nuremberg, a major center for trade and manufacturing at the time. As the family grew and moved throughout the region, the name remained a testament to the practical trades and geographic locations that defined the lives of their ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
candela
A Latin term referring to a candle or a light source.
This name
KandelAn occupational name for a maker or seller of candles.
also spelled
Kandell
Kandele
Kandeler
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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