A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Büttner family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6554 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin.; les deux coupeaux extérieurs supp. deux licornes ramp. et affr. d'arg., le coupé du milieu sommé d'une plante de muguet au nat. Cq. cour. C.: un Pégase courant d'arg., ailé et caudé de gu., accosté de deux plantes de muguet au nat. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyGörlitz Silésie, c. 1765
Where the Büttner Arms Were Recorded
Görlitz Silésie
Map of Germany showing where the Büttner arms are recorded
The Büttner arms were recorded in Görlitz Silésie, c. 1765.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Büttner arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Büttner Family in Germany
The surname Büttner originates from the Middle High German word "büttener," which served as an occupational title for a cooper or barrel maker. During the medieval period, these craftsmen were essential to local economies because they created the wooden containers needed to store and transport goods like wine, beer, and salted meats. As trade expanded across German-speaking lands, families carrying this name often settled in growing market towns where their specialized skills were in high demand. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Büttner family were established in the city of Görlitz in the region of Silesia. At that time, Görlitz was a prominent center for commerce and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to pass down their trade and surname through generations. The presence of the family in this region reflects the broader movement of skilled workers who helped shape the urban development of Central Europe during the eighteenth century.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“De gu., chaussé d'azur; au chev. renv. d'arg., br. sur les lignes de division; le gu. ch. d'un dextrochère, arm. d'arg., la main de carn. tenant une masse d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un buste d'homme, hab. aux armes de l'écu (moins le dextrochère), coiffé d'un bonnet albanais de gu., retr. d'un bord émanché d'arg. et sommé à dextre de plumes de coq de sa.; le tout entre un vol coupé, à dextre d'or sur gu., à sen. d'azur sur arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'or et de gu.”
Austriac. 1777
Where the Büttner Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Büttner arms are recorded
The Büttner arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1777.
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
1777
Granting Authority for the Büttner 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 Germany when the Büttner 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 Büttner Family in Austria
The surname Büttner originated as an occupational name, derived from the Middle High German word *büttner*, which referred to a cooper or a barrel maker. In the mountainous region of Tyrol, families bearing this name were deeply integrated into the local economy during the late 18th century. By 1777, records show that Büttner families were established members of the community, likely providing essential wooden containers for the transport of wine, grain, and dairy products produced in the Alpine valleys. Because the cooper trade was vital to the survival of rural villages, these families often held stable positions within their local social structures. As they moved through the Austrian landscape, the name evolved alongside the linguistic shifts of the region, eventually becoming a common identifier for those whose ancestors mastered the craft of shaping wood into vessels.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buttarius
A Latin term referring to a person who manages wine barrels.
This name
BüttnerAn occupational surname for a cooper or barrel maker.
also spelled
Butner
Buettner
Related arms
Bassetsimilar arms
Bosfortsimilar arms
Kabisch de Lindenthalsimilar arms
Brucknerrecorded with Büttner, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Archiwum Państwowe we Wrocławiu (State Archives in Wrocław), Księgi metrykalne miasta Görlitz (Parish registers of the city of Görlitz), 1765
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
lilyPurity and the promise of resurrection
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
