A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Streuli family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0255 · Swiss, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à la bande de sa., ch. d'une gerbe du champ, posée dans le sens de la bande. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'un parti de sa. et d'or, rebr. de l'un à l'autre, au rabat de l'un en l'autre, tenant de chaque main une gerbe d'or en pal.”
SwitzerlandWinterthur, c. 1725
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Streuli arms are recorded
The Streuli arms were recorded in Winterthur, c. 1725.
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 Streuli Family in Switzerland
The Streuli family name finds its historical roots in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, where it emerged as a localized surname during the late medieval and early modern periods. By the early 18th century, the family had established a firm presence in the city of Winterthur, which was then a growing center of trade and craftsmanship within the Canton of Zurich. Records confirm that members of the Streuli family were active residents of Winterthur by 1725, likely participating in the city’s vibrant guild system or agricultural life. The name itself is thought to be a topographic or descriptive identifier, common for families who lived near specific natural features or held certain roles within their rural communities. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region, contributing to the development of Winterthur as it transitioned through the centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Struwel
A Middle High German term referring to disheveled or matted hair.
This name
StreuliA descriptive nickname for an individual with messy, unkempt, or unruly hair.
also spelled
Streuly
Strooli
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Henggeler, Rudolf. Familiennamen und Wappen der Schweiz. 1956
Zürcher Staatsarchiv. Die Zürcher Familiennamen. 1994
Stadtarchiv Winterthur, Bürgerrodel der Stadt Winterthur
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Winterthur
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
