A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schwaller family of Switzerland.
Reg. 3798 · Swiss, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à une croisette pattée d'arg.; au 2 échiq. d'or et de gu. C.: un cheval iss. d'arg., bridé de sa. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'or et de gu.”
SwitzerlandSoleure, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Schwaller arms are recorded
The Schwaller arms were recorded in Soleure, c. 1745.
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 Schwaller Family in Switzerland
The family name Schwaller has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, particularly within the canton of Solothurn. Historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the city of Soleure by 1745. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word "swal," which refers to a swallow. In medieval times, names were often inspired by local wildlife or natural features, suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with a specific location or a nickname that highlighted their agility or quick movements. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic life of the region, contributing to the local community as craftsmen, farmers, or tradespeople. By the mid-eighteenth century, the Schwallers were recognized citizens of the area, maintaining a presence that has persisted through generations of Swiss history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schwall
A turbulent flow of water or a rushing stream.
This name
SchwallerAn occupational or habitational name for someone living near a rushing mountain stream.
also spelled
Schwallere
Schwallers
Schwallerer
Shvaler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Solothurn, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Solothurn, 1745
Familiennamenbuch der Schweiz, Familiennamenbuch der Schweiz, 1989
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chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
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chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
