A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Almasy family of Austria.
Reg. 1658 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en chef de deux licornes ramp. et affr. d'arg. et en p. d'une tertre de trois coupeaux de sin., celui du milieu supp. une couronne d'or sur laquelle est posée une colombe ess. d'arg., tenant en son bec un rameau d'olivier de sin. Cq. cour. C : la colombe, posée sur un tertre de sin. L. : à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1767
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Map of Austria showing where the Almasy arms are recorded
The Almasy arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1767.
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
1767
Granting Authority for the Almasy 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 Almasy 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 Almasy Family in Austria
The Almasy family name has deep roots that trace back to the mountainous regions of Tyrol in the mid-eighteenth century. By 1767, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which served as a vital crossroads between the German-speaking lands and the Italian peninsula. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Hungarian word for apple, suggesting that the family may have originally been involved in agriculture or trade before moving into the alpine territories. As they settled in Tyrol, the family integrated into the local social structure, likely participating in the regional economy that relied on mining, forestry, and the movement of goods through mountain passes. Over time, the family expanded their influence, moving away from their early agrarian origins to become recognized figures within the administrative and social life of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Almás
Hungarian word for apple or apple tree.
This name
AlmasyRefers to a person who lived near an apple orchard or worked as an apple grower.
also spelled
Almasy
Zsadany
Almasi de Zadani
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kneschke, Ernst Heinrich, Neues allgemeines deutsches Adels-Lexicon, 1859
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Familiennamen und ihre Herkunft, 1985
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
