A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boreanaz family of Austria.
Reg. 2001 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ramLeadership and authority
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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: au 1 d'azur au bélier ramp. et cont. d'arg.; au 2 de gu. à la bande d'azur, ch. de trois roses d'arg. et acc. en chef d'un lion d'arg., tenant une épée du même. C.: le lion, iss. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1652
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Map of Austria showing where the Boreanaz arms are recorded
The Boreanaz arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1652.
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
1652
Granting Authority for the Boreanaz Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
1637–1657
Reigning in Austria when the Boreanaz 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 Boreanaz Family in Austria
The Boreanaz family name originates from the rugged, mountainous region of Tyrol, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1652. The name is deeply connected to the linguistic and cultural landscape of the Alpine borderlands between modern-day Italy and Austria. Historically, families in this area often derived their surnames from specific geographic features or local nicknames that described their ancestral home. Given the linguistic roots of the region, the name likely evolved through the blending of local dialects as families moved between the valleys of the Southern Alps. During the seventeenth century, the Boreanaz family lived as part of a tight-knit community that relied on agriculture and trade across mountain passes. This environment shaped the family identity, as they navigated the complex political shifts of the Holy Roman Empire and the influence of neighboring Italian city-states. By maintaining a presence in Tyrol for centuries, the family became a part of the long-standing tradition of mountain dwellers who preserved their unique heritage through generations of social and economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Borea
Derived from the Greek word for the north wind.
This name
BoreanazA topographic or habitational name referring to someone who lived in a northern region.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohl, Johann Georg, Reisen in den österreichischen Alpen, 1842
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster des 17. Jahrhunderts
Wopfner, Hermann, Die Besiedlungs- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte der Tiroler Zentralalpen, 1904
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ramLeadership and authority
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ramLeadership and authority
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
