A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Roesler family of Germany.
Reg. 3862 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
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. à trois roses de gu., rangées en bande entre deux bandes du même. Cq. cour. C.: un cygne iss. d'arg., le vol levé, tenant en son bec une rose de gu., tigée et feuillée de sin.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Roesler arms are recorded
The Roesler arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Roesler 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 Roesler Family in Germany
The family name Roesler originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, specifically evolving from the Middle High German word "ros," which refers to a horse. Historically, this surname served as an occupational name for individuals who worked closely with horses, such as horse dealers, grooms, or breeders. By the mid-eighteenth century, records confirm that the Roesler family had established a firm presence in the region of Bavaria. During this era, life in Bavaria was largely defined by agricultural traditions and the influence of the Holy Roman Empire. Families like the Roeslers were typically integrated into the local village structures, often serving as skilled tradespeople or farmers who contributed to the economic stability of their rural communities. Over time, the name spread across various German states, reflecting the movement of families seeking new opportunities in trade and land cultivation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ros
A Germanic term referring to a horse or a rose.
This name
RoeslerAn occupational name for a horse breeder or someone living near a rose bush.
also spelled
Rossler
Rozler
Resler
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, 1972
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
