A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Seabolt family of Germany.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à un S d'arg. C.: le meuble de l'écu; ou un vol, aux armes de l'écu.”
The Seabolt 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.
Reigning in Germany when the Seabolt arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Seabolt is an Anglicized variation of the German surname Siebold, which traces its roots back to the Germanic personal name Sigibald. This name is composed of two distinct parts: "sigi," meaning victory, and "bald," meaning bold or brave. By the mid-18th century, members of the family were well-established in the city of Nuremberg, which was a major center for trade and craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire. During this period, the city served as a hub for skilled artisans and merchants, and families like the Siebolds often contributed to the local economy through specialized trades. As family members eventually migrated to other regions and countries, the spelling shifted to Seabolt to better suit the phonetic patterns of the English language. This evolution reflects the common historical trend of immigrant families adapting their names to fit into new cultural environments while maintaining their ancestral identity.
Derived from the Germanic elements sigi meaning victory and bald meaning bold.
