A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kregel family of Germany.
Reg. 0624 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à la fasce ondée d'arg., acc. de deux étoiles d'or, 1 en chef et 1 en p.; au 2 d'arg. à l'aigle de sa., bq. et m. d'or; au 3 de gu. à une fleur-de-lis d'arg., entre deux pals du même. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° deux étoiles d'or, l'une sur l'autre, entre un vol d'azur; 1. d'or et d'azur; 2° l'aigle du 2, devant deux prob. coupées, à dextre de gu. sur arg., à sen. d'arg. sur sa.; 1. d'arg. et de sa.”
SaxonySaxony, c. 1719
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Map of Germany showing where the Kregel arms are recorded
The Kregel arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1719.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often in the registers.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Kregel 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 Saxony.
Origin & History of the Kregel Family in Germany
The Kregel family name has deep roots in the historical region of Saxony, where members of the family were firmly established by the early 18th century. Linguists often trace the name to Middle Low German origins, where it likely functioned as a descriptive nickname. The term "kregel" historically carried the meaning of being lively, brisk, or spirited in character. It is probable that the name was originally bestowed upon an ancestor who was known for having a particularly energetic or cheerful personality. As surnames became more permanent during this period, the name transitioned from a personal descriptor to a family identifier that was passed down through generations. By 1719, families bearing this name were integrated into the social and agricultural fabric of the Saxon landscape, living as part of the local communities that defined the region during the late Baroque era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Krog
A Middle Low German term referring to a tavern or inn.
This name
KregelAn occupational name for a person who owned or operated a tavern.
also spelled
Kregel
Kregels
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Sächsisches Staatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens, 1719
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
