A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schickler family of Switzerland.
Reg. 8059 · Swiss, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au lion d'arg., arm., lamp. et cour. d'or, tenant entre ses pattes une roue à dents d'or. Cq. cour. C.: une queue de paon au nat. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1870
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Schickler arms are recorded
The Schickler arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1870.
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 Schickler Family in Switzerland
The surname Schickler originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive name for a person’s trade or character. Linguists believe the name is derived from the Middle High German word "schicken," which relates to someone who is skillful, organized, or adept at managing tasks. By the mid-19th century, members of the family were well-established in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. During the 1870s, this region served as a vital hub for trade and industrial growth along the Rhine River. Families like the Schicklers often participated in the expanding urban economy of the city, contributing to the professional and social life of the area during a time of significant modernization in Swiss history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schick
Derived from the Middle High German word for skillful or orderly.
This name
SchicklerA topographic or occupational name referring to a person who is adept, organized, or tidy.
also spelled
Schicklar
Shickler
Related arms
Spronsensimilar arms
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
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerregister der Stadt Basel
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
