A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Spoerl family of Germany.
Reg. 0491 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cherubDivine protection over the innocent
Colours
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'arg. à un ange iss., hab. de gu., chevelé et ailé d'or, les ailes garnies à l'ext. de boules du même. C.: l'ange iss.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Spoerl Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Spoerl arms are recorded
The Spoerl 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 Spoerl 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 Spoerl Family in Germany
The surname Spoerl is rooted in the German language and likely originated as a descriptive occupational name. It is derived from the Middle High German word "spor," which refers to a spur. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family were likely skilled craftsmen who manufactured spurs for riders or perhaps worked as specialized blacksmiths. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the Spoerl family were well-established residents of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a thriving center for trade and metalworking, providing an ideal environment for families with artisanal skills to settle and grow. The family name became a permanent fixture in the city's historical records as these individuals contributed to the local economy and social structure of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Spor
A spur or a sharp metal point used for riding horses.
This name
SpoerlAn occupational name for a maker or seller of spurs.
also spelled
Spoerl
Sporle
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, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
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cherubDivine protection over the innocent
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