A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Spangler family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3455 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti, de gu. à une demi-rose d'arg., et d'arg. à une demi-fleur-de-lis de gu., le tout mouv. du parti. C.: un buste de femme, hab. d'un parti de gu. et d'arg., cour. d'or; entre un vol, d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Spangler arms are recorded
The Spangler 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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Spangler 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 Spangler Family in Germany
The surname Spangler originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe as an occupational name. It is derived from the Middle High German word *spangeler*, which referred to a craftsman who made buckles, clasps, or metal ornaments. During the medieval period, people often adopted surnames based on their specific trade to distinguish themselves in growing towns. By the time members of the family were documented in Nuremberg in 1765, the name was well-established among the skilled artisan class. Nuremberg was a major center for metalworking and trade during the eighteenth century, making it a logical home for a family with a history in metal craftsmanship. These early ancestors likely lived in a city defined by its strict guild systems, where their family name served as a direct link to the specialized technical skills they contributed to the local economy.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cherubDivine protection over the innocent
Colours
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)
“De gu. à un ange, posé de front, ailé d'or, hab. d'une dalmatique d'arg., portant un baudrier de gu. en saut., tenant de sa main dextre une palme de sin., la sen. appuyée sur sa hanche. C.: l'ange, iss. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
Switzerlandc. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Spangler arms are recorded
The Spangler arms were recorded in Switzerland, c. 1745.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bern.
Bern was the largest of the Swiss cantons and ran itself, with its own council and its own courts. Its governing families held office for generations, and office of that kind carried a shield with it.
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 Spangler Family in Switzerland
The name Spangler originates from the Middle High German word *spangeler*, which describes a craftsman who made buckles, clasps, or metal ornaments. In the context of Switzerland, the family name became firmly established in the region of Bern by the mid-18th century. Historical records confirm that members of the Spangler family were living and working in Bern as early as 1745. During this period, families in the Swiss cantons were often identified by their trade, suggesting that the early ancestors of this line were skilled metalworkers or blacksmiths. As these individuals settled into the local community, they became part of the social and economic fabric of the city. Their presence in Bern reflects the broader movement of skilled artisans who helped support the growing infrastructure and industry of the Swiss territories during the 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
spang
A metal strip, clasp, or buckle.
This name
SpanglerAn occupational name for a maker of metal clasps, buckles, or rivets.
also spelled
Spenglar
Spengeler
Spangler
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 Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg (Nuremberg City Archives), Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cherubDivine protection over the innocent
