Arnold Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Arnold name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Arnold name
Arnold comes from the Germanic personal name Arnold, from arn, "eagle", and wald, "rule, power". It was a popular given name throughout medieval Germany, the Low Countries and France, and the Normans brought it to England. As a surname Arnold is found throughout Germany, and it is also an established English surname.
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This overview covers the Arnold name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Arnold name FAQ
What does the Arnold name mean?
Eagle power. Common variants include Arnolds, Arnoldt, Arnaud.
Where does the Arnold surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, England and Switzerland.
Is there a Arnold coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Arnold crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Arnold coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames.