A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Wampler family of Germany.
Reg. 4559 · German, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 tiercé en pal: d'azur, de gu. et d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à la fasce d'arg., ch. de trois roses du champ. Sur le tout de gu. au lion d'arg., coll. d'azur. C.: trois pl. d'aut.: d'azur, de gu. et d'arg.: 2e le lion du surtout, soutenu d'un coussin de gu., houppé d'or; 3e un vol de sa., chaque aile ch. d'une fasce d'arg. surch. de trois roses de gu. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1728
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Map of Germany showing where the Wampler arms are recorded
The Wampler arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1728.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Wampler 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 Wampler Family in Germany
The Wampler family name traces its roots back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, with documented evidence placing early members in the Bavarian region by 1728. The name is generally considered a topographic surname, which means it likely described the landscape where the family originally lived or worked. In the German language, the root word relates to a person who lived near a specific type of damp or marshy area. During the early 18th century, many families in Bavaria faced significant economic challenges and religious pressures, which encouraged them to look for new opportunities. This period marked the beginning of a larger migration trend, as many individuals with the Wampler name eventually left their ancestral homes to seek a more stable life in North America. By settling in new lands, these early ancestors helped preserve their family identity while adapting to the customs of their new communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wampel
A Middle High German term for a paunch or belly.
This name
WamplerAn occupational or descriptive name for a person with a large stomach.
also spelled
Waempl
Wempl
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
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann, Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen, 1957
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
