A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ruegg family of Switzerland.
Reg. 5991 · Swiss, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à deux flèches d'or, arm. et empennées d'arg., passées en saut., les pointes en bas, acc. de trois étoiles d'or, 2 en flancs et 1 en p. C.: un bras, paré d'azur, rebr. d'arg., la main de carn. tenant une flèche de l'écu en barre, la pointe en haut. L. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandWinterthur, c. 1725
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Ruegg arms are recorded
The Ruegg 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 Ruegg Family in Switzerland
The surname Rüegg is deeply rooted in the history of the Swiss canton of Zurich, with its origins tied to the Alemannic populations that settled in the region during the Middle Ages. The name itself is likely derived from a topographical feature, referring to someone who lived on a ridge or a piece of cleared land. By the early 18th century, the family had established a firm presence in the city of Winterthur. Records from 1725 confirm that members of the Rüegg family were active participants in the local community, often working as skilled craftsmen or merchants. During this period, Winterthur was a growing center for trade and industry, which allowed families like the Rüeggs to build stable lives and contribute to the civic development of the city. Their presence in the town archives during this era reflects a long history of integration into the social and economic fabric of the Swiss plateau.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rüegg
Derived from the Middle High German word rügge meaning ridge or back.
This name
RueggA topographic name for someone who lived on or near a mountain ridge.
also spelled
Rueg
Roog
Reeg
Related arms
Ellinekhuysensimilar arms
Janczewskisimilar arms
Prömocksimilar arms
Sprecher von Berneggsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Henggeler, Rudolf. Familiennamenbuch der Schweiz. 1989
Zürcher Staatsarchiv. Die Bürger von Winterthur. 1950
Stadtarchiv Winterthur, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Winterthur
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
