A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Acorn family of Austria.
Reg. 2415 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
foxWit and wisdom in defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. au renard ramp. d'or, soutenu d'un tertre de sin., tenant entre ses dents un poisson au nat.; au 2 coupé d'or sur sa., à la fleur-de-lis de l'un en l'autre et au chef de sa. ch. de deux fleurs-de-lis d'or. Cq. cour. C.: le renard ramp., entre un vol de sa., chaque aile ch. d'une fleur-de-lis”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Acorn arms are recorded
The Acorn arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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
Tyrol
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Acorn 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 Acorn 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 Acorn Family in Austria
The surname Acorn carries a deep connection to the rugged landscape of the Tyrol region, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1772. In this mountainous area of the Alps, names were often tied to the natural environment or the specific work performed by early ancestors. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for families living near prominent oak forests or those who managed the harvesting of forest resources in the high valleys. During the eighteenth century, the people of Tyrol lived in tight-knit communities that relied heavily on the land for survival. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the agricultural and trade traditions that defined life in the Austrian Alps. By settling in this specific region, the early Acorn family helped shape the local culture and contributed to the unique history of the Tyrolean people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eichel
The fruit of the oak tree.
This name
AcornAn occupational or topographic name for someone living near an oak tree or gathering acorns.
also spelled
Aikorn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
foxWit and wisdom in defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
foxWit and wisdom in defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
