A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Wexler family of Germany.
Reg. 7640 · German, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à un homme iss., hab. d'azur, coiffé d'un bonnet albanais du même, retr. d'or, tenant de sa main levée une pièce de monnaie d'or et de sa sen., appuyée sur sa hanche.”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Wexler arms are recorded
The Wexler arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, 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 Wexler 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 Wexler Family in Germany
The surname Wexler is an occupational name that originated in German-speaking regions, derived from the Middle High German word "wëhseler," which translates to a money changer or a banker. During the medieval period, individuals who managed currency exchange at markets or fairs were often identified by this title, as their role was essential for trade between different regions. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the Bavarian town of Nördlingen. Nördlingen was a significant center for commerce and trade during this era, making it a logical location for a family with roots in financial services to settle and thrive. As the family integrated into the local community, they contributed to the town's long history as a hub for merchants and skilled craftsmen.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wechsel
A German term referring to an exchange, change, or barter.
This name
WexlerAn occupational surname for a money changer or someone who engaged in trade and barter.
also spelled
Weksler
Related arms
Blazersimilar arms
Guettknechtsimilar arms
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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
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen, 1765
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