A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kuder family of Switzerland.
Reg. 9815 · Swiss, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un soc de charrue d'arg., en chef, la pointe en bas, et une fleur-de-lis d'or en p. Brl. d'azur et d'or. C.: un buste d'homme, hab. aux armes de l'écu, au rabat d'or, tort. d'azur et d'or. L. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Kuder arms are recorded
The Kuder arms were recorded in Bâle, 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 Kuder Family in Switzerland
The family name Kuder is rooted in the linguistic traditions of the German-speaking regions of Europe. Etymologists often link the name to the Middle High German word *kuder*, which was a term used to describe a male cat or a tomcat. In many cases, this name functioned as a nickname for a person who possessed feline characteristics, such as agility, a quiet nature, or perhaps a sharp personality. By the mid-18th century, the family was well-established in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. Records from 1745 confirm that members of the Kuder family were active participants in the social and economic life of this bustling trade hub near the borders of France and Germany. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the local artisan or merchant classes, contributing to the steady growth of the region through their professional skills and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kuder
Derived from the Middle High German word kuder meaning tomcat.
This name
KuderA nickname for a man who displayed feline-like characteristics or agility.
also spelled
Kuderr
Kudere
Kuderh
Related arms
Braillardrecorded with Kuder, same area
Deluzerecorded with Kuder, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
