Map of Germany showing where the Mangold arms are recorded
The Mangold arms were recorded in Schwäbisch-Hall Wurt, 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 Mangold 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 Mangold Family in Germany
The surname Mangold originates from the Middle High German personal name Mangolt, which was a common given name during the medieval period. This name is composed of the Germanic elements "man," meaning man, and "golt," meaning gold, suggesting a name meant to convey strength or value. By the time the family established a documented presence in the salt-producing city of Schwäbisch Hall in 1765, the name had long transitioned from a personal identifier to a hereditary surname. In the context of the Holy Roman Empire, families like the Mangolds often lived in urban centers where trade and industry defined daily life. As residents of a city famous for its medieval salt mines, the Mangold family likely participated in the local merchant or craft guilds that shaped the social and economic landscape of southwestern Germany. Their presence in regional records during the eighteenth century reflects a period of stability and integration into the civic life of the Swabian region.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 de sa. à un griffon naiss. d'or; au 2 d'or à une touffe de cinq feuilles de tilleul de sin. sur un tertre de sa. C.: un griffon iss. d'or; entre deux prob., coupées alt. de sa. et d'or. L. d'or et de sa”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Mangold arms are recorded
The Mangold 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 Mangold Family in Switzerland
The name Mangold has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it originated as a given name derived from the Old High German words for "many" and "ruler." By the time the family established a firm presence in Basel, Switzerland, around 1745, they were already part of a long tradition of families who transitioned from using this name as a personal identifier to a permanent surname. In the social landscape of 18th-century Basel, the Mangolds were integrated into the city’s complex guild and mercantile systems. As Basel was a major hub for trade and intellectual exchange, families like the Mangolds often held roles that connected them to the city's administrative and economic growth. Their presence in the city records during this period reflects the broader movement of families who settled in Swiss urban centers to pursue craftsmanship and civic participation, helping to shape the local community for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
mangan
Old High German word meaning strength or power.
This name
MangoldA name denoting a strong or powerful individual, often used as a personal name.
also spelled
Mangolt
Related arms
Mangoltvariant spelling
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
Stadtarchiv Schwäbisch Hall, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Schwäbisch Hall, 1765
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hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
leafHappiness and abundance
