A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baisch family of Austria.
Reg. 5501 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'azur au griffon d'or, soutenu d'un tertre de sin.: à la bord. d'arg., ch. de huit étoiles à six rais, chaque rai composé de branches sèches de sa. C.: le griffon, iss., entre un vol de sa. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1791
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Map of Austria showing where the Baisch arms are recorded
The Baisch arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1791.
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
1791
Granting Authority for the Baisch Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
1790–1792
Reigning in Austria when the Baisch 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 Baisch Family in Austria
The Baisch family name has deep roots in the Alpine regions of Central Europe, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the Tyrol area by 1791. The name is believed to have originated as a descriptive term or a nickname in the German-speaking territories, likely evolving from local dialects used to identify individuals by their personal traits or specific occupations. During the late 18th century, families in the Tyrol region were often tied to the land through agriculture or specialized mountain trades, which helped shape the social standing of the Baisch name. As the family moved and expanded throughout the 19th century, they maintained their connection to the cultural traditions of the Austrian and German borderlands. This history reflects the broader movement of families who lived in the valleys of the Alps, where they relied on close-knit community structures to thrive in a challenging mountain environment.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bais
A diminutive or nickname derived from the name Sebastian.
This name
BaischA patronymic surname originating as a short form of the name Sebastian.
also spelled
Baych
Baish
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Heirats- und Taufbücher (1791)
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
