Map of Germany showing where the Seidl arms are recorded
The Seidl arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Seidl 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 Seidl Family in Germany
The surname Seidl is a traditional Bavarian and Austrian name that originated as a shortened form of the name Siegfried. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to use nicknames or abbreviated versions of longer names to make them easier to say in daily life. By the time members of the family were documented in Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg, in 1765, the name had been established in southern Germany for generations. Families with this name were often part of the hardworking middle class, frequently working as craftsmen, merchants, or farmers in the bustling river towns along the Danube. Because Regensburg was a major center for trade and politics in the Holy Roman Empire, the presence of the Seidl family there suggests they were likely integrated into the urban economy of the eighteenth century. This period was a time of growth for the region, and the family name reflects the deep linguistic roots of the Bavarian people who helped shape the culture of the area.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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'or à un bouquetin de sa., gravissant un rocher d'arg. mouv. du flanc dextre. C.: le bouquetin ramp., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'arg. sur sa., à sen. d'or sur gu. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de sa.”
AustriaCarlsbad, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Seidl arms are recorded
The Seidl arms were recorded in Carlsbad, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
Town
Carlsbad
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Seidl Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Seidl arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Seidl Family in Austria
The surname Seidl is a classic example of a name derived from a shortened form of the Germanic name Siegfried, which translates to "victorious peace." In the mountainous region of Tyrol, families carrying this name were often deeply connected to the rural landscape and the local agricultural economy. By the late 18th century, records confirm that the Seidl family had established a firm presence in the area, likely working as farmers, craftsmen, or tradespeople who moved goods through the vital Alpine mountain passes. Because Tyrol served as a crossroads between the Italian peninsula and the rest of the Austrian Empire, families like the Seidls were often part of a mobile and resilient population that adapted to the changing political borders of the time. Their history reflects the broader story of Austrian settlers who built stable communities in challenging high-altitude environments through generations of hard work and local integration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Siegfried
Derived from the Germanic elements for victory and peace or protection.
This name
SeidlA diminutive form of the name Siegfried, historically used as a nickname for someone named Siegfried.
also spelled
Seidel
Seydl
Sidel
Related arms
Seidelvariant spelling
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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Regensburg, Bürgeraufnahmebücher der Reichsstadt Regensburg, 1765
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
