Map of Germany showing where the Ressler arms are recorded
The Ressler 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 Ressler 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 Ressler Family in Germany
The surname Ressler originates from the German language and is classified as an occupational name. It is derived from the Middle High German word "rezeler," which historically referred to a person who worked as a turner or a maker of wooden bowls and dishes. By the mid-18th century, the family was well-established in the bustling trade city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg served as a major center for skilled craftsmanship and manufacturing in the Holy Roman Empire. The presence of the Ressler family in the city by 1765 suggests they were likely part of the influential guild system that defined the social and economic life of the region. As artisans, they contributed to the city's reputation for high-quality goods, helping to shape the local economy through their specialized woodcraft skills.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. chapé-ployé de gu.; à trois roses doubles de l'un à l'autre, bout. d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un vol, aux armes de l'écu.”
Austriac. 1507
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Map of Austria showing where the Ressler arms are recorded
The Ressler arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1507.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1507
Granting Authority for the Ressler Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Ressler Family in Austria
The family name Ressler finds its roots in the mountainous landscape of Tyrol, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1507. Historically, the name is linked to the German word *Rössler*, which describes a person who worked with horses or managed a stable. In the rugged terrain of the Austrian Alps, horse handlers played a vital role in the local economy by transporting goods through narrow mountain passes and supporting the agricultural needs of small villages. As the family established itself in this region, they became part of the social fabric of the Tyrolean valleys, likely serving as essential links in the trade routes that connected the Austrian heartland to northern Italy. Over time, the name evolved from a description of a specific trade into a permanent family identifier, reflecting the deep connection between the early Resslers and the vital work of animal husbandry in the high-altitude environment of the sixteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ressel
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Rasso or Rath.
This name
ResslerAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a wheelwright or cartwright.
also spelled
Rosseler
Rosler
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 Nürnberg (Nuremberg City Archives), Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg (Citizenship Records of the City of Nuremberg)
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
