A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bogdanovi family of Austria.
Reg. 8753 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tiercé en pal d'azur, d'arg. et de gu., l'arg. ch. d'un faucon au nat., perché sur un rocher au nat., mouv. de la p. Cq. cour. C.: un faucon au nat., posé dans l'attitude de l'aigle héraldique, le vol abaissé. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Bogdanovi Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Bogdanovi arms are recorded
The Bogdanovi 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 Bogdanovi 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 Bogdanovi 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 Bogdanovi Family in Austria
The family name Bogdanovi carries deep roots that connect to the Slavic linguistic tradition, as the name is derived from the term for a gift from God. While the name is widely recognized across Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the presence of the family in the Tyrol region by 1772 suggests a history of migration and adaptation within the borders of the former Habsburg Empire. During the eighteenth century, the Tyrol area served as a vital crossroads for trade and travel between the Italian states and the German-speaking lands. Families like the Bogdanovis often moved across these borders to pursue new opportunities in agriculture, crafts, or administration. By settling in this mountainous region, the family became part of a diverse local society that blended various cultural influences over several generations. This early history reflects the broader movement of people who sought stability and growth in the heart of Central Europe during the late Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bogdan
A Slavic name composed of elements meaning god and given.
This name
BogdanoviPatronymic surname indicating descent from a person named God-given.
also spelled
Bogdanovik
Bogdanovich
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Huter, Franz. Tiroler Urkundenbuch. 1937
Moser, Heinz. Die Geschichte Tirols. 1982
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Standesprotokolle
Österreichisches Staatsarchiv, Adels- und Familienakten
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
