We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The etymological study of the surname Mechel (von) suggests that it is a surname originating from GERMANY, In German, Von is a fore-surname indicating a noble patrilineality, or a simple preposition used usually by commoners, meaning OF. It was also used by people who were ennobled or simply by citizens who loved places in Germany.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Mechel (von):
1) The origin of the family name Mechel (von).
2) The meaning of the family name Mechel (von).
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Mechel (von).
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Mechel (von).
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Mechel (von):
* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility
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The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Mechel (von) are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Mechel (von), arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Mechel (von), and origin for the family name Mechel (von), nobiliary titles of the family name Mechel (von) and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Mechel (von) appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.
The family crest and coat of arms of Mechel (von) appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Mechel (von) alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Mechel (von), most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Mechel (von), and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Mechel (von).One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
2) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
3) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.
* CAULDRON: The Cauldrons along with other vessels: cups, jugs and kettles, which were used to handle victuals, were formerly the Richman brand.
* PANELA: The Panelas are figures similar to a heart and are a symbol of Vigilant Vassal.
* ANGIO: The Chief of Angio, belonging to Italian heraldry, represents a political alliance with the Welf party (derived from Welf, Duke of Bavaria) who were loyal to the Pope.
* YOKE: The Yoke symbolizes Unity.
* CRICKET: The Cricket is a symbol of the Irresolute and Inconstant Lover.
* SEA: The Sea symbolizes a raging and wrathful spirit that does not lose, however, the limits of the obedience that it owes to its sovereign.
* FOUNTAIN: The Fountain is a symbol of Philanthropy and Splendidity.
* The family name Mechel (von) appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Mechel (von) as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Mechel (von)
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