A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Siegrist family of Switzerland.
Reg. 5015 · Swiss, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à une croix latine renversée, le pied brisé, posé à dextre, et une ancre à sen.; et trois fleurs-de-lis mal-ordonnées, une en chef entre lesdites figures et deux en flancs; le tout de sa. C.: une fleur-de-lis de sa., entre deux prob. d'arg., ch. chacune de cinq fasces de sa.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Siegrist arms are recorded
The Siegrist arms were recorded in Bâle, 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 Siegrist Family in Switzerland
The name Siegrist originates from the Germanic regions of Europe and is composed of the ancient words for victory and host or army. This suggests that the name was historically associated with individuals who held positions of leadership or military significance in medieval society. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. Records confirm that members of the Siegrist family were living and working in this region by 1745. During this era, families in Basel were often deeply involved in the city's growing trade networks and its reputation as a center for intellectual and religious life. As the family settled into the urban landscape of Bâle, they became part of the local social fabric that defined this important Swiss crossroads.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sigi-rist
Derived from Germanic elements meaning victory and a suffix for a dweller.
This name
SiegristRefers to a person who dwells in a place associated with victory or triumph.
also spelled
Sigrist
Siegerist
Zeegrist
Related arms
Sigristvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt. Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister. 1745
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
