A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Adamec family of Austria.
Reg. 6747 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti d'azur et de gu.; à une épée d'arg., posée en pal, br. sur le parti et supp. une balance d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur; 1. d'or et d'azur; 2° un vol à l'antique, l'aile de derrière d'arg. plein, l'aile de devant de gu. ch. d'une croix d'arg.; l. d'arg. et de gu.”
AustriaVienne, c. 1772
Where the Adamec Arms Were Recorded
Vienne
Map of Austria showing where the Adamec arms are recorded
The Adamec 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 Adamec 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 Adamec 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 Adamec Family in Austria
The surname Adamec is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Adam. In many Slavic languages, the suffix "ec" acts as a diminutive, often used to show affection or to identify a son. This suggests that the first people to use the name were likely known as the children or descendants of an ancestor named Adam. By 1772, records confirm that members of the Adamec family were established in the region of Vienne. During this period, families in this area were often tied to the land through agriculture or specialized trades. As the family grew and moved, the name served as a way to maintain a connection to their heritage and their original family line. Over time, the name became a permanent identifier that was passed down through generations, marking the family's long history in Central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adam
Hebrew for man or of the earth
This name
AdamecA diminutive or patronymic form meaning son of Adam
also spelled
Adameck
Adamec
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kott, František Štěpán. Česko-německý slovník zvláště grammaticko-fraseologický. 1878
Moldanová, Dobrava. Naše příjmení. 1983
Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv. Magistrat der Stadt Wien, Untertanenverzeichnisse. 1772
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
swordJustice, and military honour
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swordJustice, and military honour
