A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rappold family of Germany.
Reg. 5380 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. plein; au 2 bandé d'arg. et d'azur. C.: deux prob., celle à dextre de gu. plein, celle à sen. bandée d'arg. et d'azur. L. de gu. et d'azur.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Rappold arms are recorded
The Rappold arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Rappold 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 Rappold Family in Germany
The surname Rappold traces its roots back to the Germanic regions of Central Europe, where it functioned as a patronymic name derived from the Old High German personal name Ratpold. This name combines the elements "rad," meaning counsel, and "bald," meaning bold or brave. By the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm that members of the Rappold family were well-established residents of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a thriving center for trade and skilled craftsmanship, which likely provided the family with opportunities to work as artisans or merchants within the city walls. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of this influential imperial city, contributing to the local economy and community life long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ratbold
Derived from Germanic elements meaning counsel and bold or brave.
This name
RappoldA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone known for being a bold counselor.
also spelled
Rapold
Rappolt
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg. 1765
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
