A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Leuzinger family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0813 · Swiss, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“De gu. à la croix latine d'arg., accostée de deux banderoles du même, le tout soutenu d'un croiss. versé d'or et acc. de trois étoiles du même, deux accostant ledit croiss. et la troisième posée en p. C.: un demi-vol, aux armes de l'écu. L. d'or et de gu.”
SwitzerlandWinterthur, c. 1725
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Leuzinger arms are recorded
The Leuzinger arms were recorded in Winterthur, c. 1725.
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 Leuzinger Family in Switzerland
The Leuzinger family name originates from the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, with deep roots tied to the landscape and local community life. By the early 18th century, the family was firmly established in the city of Winterthur, where records confirm their presence by 1725. The name itself is likely a topographic or habitational surname, which was common for families living near specific landmarks or within defined geographic areas. During this era, families in Winterthur were often involved in the growing textile industry or local trade guilds that defined the city’s economy. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and civic fabric of the region, contributing to the development of the city over several generations. This transition from rural origins to established urban residency reflects the broader patterns of migration and social mobility seen in the Swiss cantons during the 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Luz
Derived from the Germanic personal name Luzo or the place name Luzern.
This name
LeuzingerRefers to a person originating from the village of Leuzigen in the canton of Bern.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich, Zürcher Familiennamenbuch
Stadtarchiv Winterthur, Bürgerregister der Stadt Winterthur
Heer, Traugott, Die Geschichte der Stadt Winterthur, 1925
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cross symbolChristian faith and service
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
