A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buell family of Austria.
Reg. 1169 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à une aigle naiss. de sa., diadémée d'or; au 2 parti de gu. et d'arg., à deux étoiles de l'un à l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: une épée au nat., entre deux prob. coupées alt. de gu. et d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Buell Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Buell arms are recorded
The Buell 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 Buell 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 Buell 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 Buell Family in Austria
The history of the Buell family name is deeply rooted in the mountainous landscape of the Tyrol region, where records confirm the family was well-established by 1772. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for people living near a specific landmark or working in a particular trade within the Alpine valleys. During the eighteenth century, families in this area often lived in small, tight-knit communities that relied on agriculture and local craftsmanship to survive the harsh winters. As the Buell family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, participating in the local customs and traditions that defined life in the Austrian Alps. Over time, the name traveled as family members moved to find new opportunities, eventually spreading beyond the borders of their original mountain home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bühel
A small hill or mound of earth.
This name
BuellA topographic name for someone who lived near a small hill or slope.
also spelled
Buel
Related arms
Buelvariant spelling
van Buelvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Hermann Wopfner, Die Besiedlung der Hochalpen, 1928
Karl Finsterwalder, Tiroler Familiennamenkunde, 1977
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster 1772
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
