A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ströhl family of Germany.
Reg. 7629 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à la bande ondée d'arg., acc. de deux étoiles (8) du même; aux 2 et 3 d'or au lion de gu. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un vol cont., aux armes du 1 (la bande transformée en barre); l. d'arg. et d'azur; 2° le lion, iss.; l. d'or et de gu.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1758
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Map of Germany showing where the Ströhl arms are recorded
The Ströhl arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1758.
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 Ströhl 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Ströhl Family in Germany
The family name Ströhl is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1758. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word "strō," which refers to straw. In the context of early surnames, this suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with agriculture, perhaps working as farmers or traders who dealt in straw products. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a region defined by its rural traditions and local craftsmanship. Families like the Ströhls were often tied to the land and the seasonal rhythms of village life. As the name was passed down through generations, it became a marker of their specific lineage and their connection to the Bavarian countryside. By studying these early records, we gain a clearer picture of how a simple occupational description evolved into a lasting family identity that has persisted for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Stroh
Dried stalks of grain or cereal plants used for bedding or fodder.
This name
StröhlA topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with straw.
also spelled
Stroehl
Strehl
Stroehll
Strol
Stroel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
