A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Seybold family of Germany.
Reg. 5936 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur au lion d'or, cour. du même; au 2 d'arg. à la fasce de gu., ch. d'une fleur-de-lis du champ. Cq. cour. C.: une étoile d'or, entre un vol aux armes du 2 (dans l'aile sen. la fasce de gu. est transformée en fasce d'azur). L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Seybold arms are recorded
The Seybold arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Seybold 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 Seybold Family in Germany
The surname Seybold is a Germanic name that traces its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German personal name Sigibald, which combines the words for victory and bold. This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who were considered brave or triumphant in battle. By the time the family was firmly established in the region of Bavaria during the 1765 period, the name had evolved from a first name into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Families with this name often lived in rural or agricultural communities where they contributed to the local economy and social structure of the Bavarian countryside. Over time, the name became a permanent marker of the family’s identity as they moved through different towns and villages within the German-speaking lands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sigibald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning victory and bold or brave.
This name
SeyboldA name signifying a bold or courageous person who achieves victory.
also spelled
Seybolt
Seibold
Saybold
Related arms
Seiboldvariant 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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Katasterwesen, 1765
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
