A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aberman family of Austria.
Reg. 2121 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
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 d'azur à trois aigles d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à un homme, hab. de gu., au rabat d'arg., ceint du même, coiffé d'une couronne de feuillage de sin., tenant de sa main dextre une plume de faisan de sin., la sen. appuyée sur sa hanche. Cq. cour. C.: l'homme iss., entre deux prob., coupées, celle à dextre d'azur sur or, celle à sen. de sin. sur arg.; chacune ornée dans son embouchure de trois plumes de paon au nat. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
AustriaVienne, c. 1772
Where the Aberman Arms Were Recorded
Vienne
Map of Austria showing where the Aberman arms are recorded
The Aberman arms were recorded in Vienne, c. 1772.
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.
Region
Vienne
Town
Vienne
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Aberman Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Aberman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Aberman Family in Austria
The surname Aberman is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Central Europe, with records confirming the family’s presence in the city of Vienne by 1772. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive occupational or locational identifier, common for families living in the German-speaking regions of the Holy Roman Empire during the eighteenth century. In the context of the era, families often settled in major urban centers like Vienne to participate in the growing trade and administrative networks of the Habsburg monarchy. As members of the community, the early Abermans were integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region, navigating the complex bureaucratic systems of the time. By studying these early records, we gain insight into how a family name evolved from a simple identifier into a lasting legacy that spanned generations of urban life in Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aber
A German term meaning river mouth or confluence of waters.
This name
AbermanA topographic name for someone who lived near the mouth of a river.
also spelled
Aberman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv, Magistrat der Stadt Wien, Niederösterreichische Landesregierung, 1772
Österreichisches Staatsarchiv, Allgemeines Verwaltungsarchiv, Adels- und Hofkammerakten, 1772
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
knightChivalry and service in arms
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
knightChivalry and service in arms
