A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Weible family of Switzerland.
Reg. 3354 · Swiss, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
lionCourage, strength and royalty
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 coupé de gu. sur sin., au lion d'or, br. sur le coupé, celui du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à une femme, hab. d'azur, la tête ailée d'or, tenant de sa main dextre un soleil d'or et de sa sen. un croiss. tourné du même. Sur le tout de gu. à un pélican avec ses petits d'arg., dans son aire d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° les meubles du surtout: 1. d'arg. et de gu.: 2° la femme du 2: 1. d'arg. et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Weible arms are recorded
The Weible arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Weible Family in Switzerland
The family name Weible finds its roots in the Germanic regions of Europe, where it evolved as a descriptive term for a person’s character or occupation. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "wibel," which translates to a small beetle or weevil. In medieval times, such names were often given as nicknames to individuals who were particularly busy, industrious, or perhaps small in stature. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, Switzerland. Records from 1745 confirm that members of the Weible family were active participants in the local community during this period. As residents of a major trade hub, these early ancestors likely engaged in the crafts or commerce that defined the city’s economy. Over generations, the family name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting the migration patterns and social integration common to families living along the Rhine river.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wib
A Germanic diminutive suffix or short form of names like Wigbert.
This name
WeibleA topographic or occupational name referring to a small person or a weaver.
also spelled
Weibl
Weybel
Vibel
Wibel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt. Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister. 1745
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pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
lionCourage, strength and royalty
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
lionCourage, strength and royalty
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
