A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lehr family of Switzerland.
Reg. 5395 · Swiss, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à trois los. de sa., accolées en fasce; au 2 d'azur à un croiss. d'or. C.: un demi-vol coupé de sa. sur or, à une losange coupée d'arg. sur sa., br. sur le coupé. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de sa., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Lehr arms are recorded
The Lehr 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 Lehr Family in Switzerland
The family name Lehr originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe and is traditionally classified as an occupational surname. It is derived from the Middle High German word "lêre," which refers to teaching or instruction, suggesting that early ancestors were likely schoolmasters or scholars within their communities. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. Records from 1745 indicate that the family was integrated into the urban life of this region, likely benefiting from the city’s long-standing reputation as a center for education, printing, and trade. As the family moved through these historical periods, the name served as a marker of their intellectual contributions and their role in the social fabric of the Upper Rhine area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
lehrer
A person who provides instruction or teaches others.
This name
LehrAn occupational surname for a teacher or a schoolmaster in a community.
also spelled
Ler
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 Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerregister der Stadt Basel
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lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
