A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kinsler family of Germany.
Reg. 2215 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un vieillard iss., hab. de gu., au rabat d'arg., rebr. du même, supp. de sa main dextre une chouette coupée d'arg. sur azur. C.: le vieillard iss., entre deux prob., coupées d'arg. sur gu. L. d'arg. et de gu”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Kinsler arms are recorded
The Kinsler arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, 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 Kinsler 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 Kinsler Family in Germany
The family name Kinsler is deeply rooted in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, with significant historical evidence placing the family in the town of Nördlingen by 1765. The name is believed to be a topographic or occupational surname, likely derived from the Middle High German word "Künzel," which was a common nickname for someone named Konrad. In the eighteenth century, Nördlingen was a bustling Imperial City known for its trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to establish deep roots. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the agricultural and artisan traditions that defined the region during the late Holy Roman Empire. By documenting their presence in church registers and municipal tax records, we can see that the Kinsler family was well-integrated into the civic life of this historic Bavarian town long before the industrial changes of the nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Künzel
A diminutive form of the Germanic personal name Konrad meaning bold advisor.
This name
KinslerA habitational or occupational surname derived from the name of a person from the Künzel family.
also spelled
Kynzler
Kinzeler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen (1765)
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Kirchenbücher der St. Georgskirche (1765)
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt (1967)
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