A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Camaño family of Austria.
Reg. 6261 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à trois bes. d'arg., ch. chacun de trois fasces de gu., les fasces de chaque besant surch. de huit flanchis d'or, 2, 4 et 2.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Camaño Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Camaño arms are recorded
The Camaño 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 Camaño 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 Camaño 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 Camaño Family in Austria
The family name Camaño has deep roots that trace back to the rugged landscapes of the Tyrol region in the late eighteenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this area by 1772, living amidst the complex social and political shifts of the Holy Roman Empire. The name itself is often associated with the linguistic traditions of the Iberian Peninsula, suggesting that the family may have migrated across Europe during periods of trade or military movement. Over time, these early ancestors integrated into their local communities, likely working in agriculture or regional crafts, which allowed them to maintain a stable presence in the Alpine valleys. By settling in Tyrol, the family became part of a unique cultural crossroads where Germanic and Latin influences blended, shaping the identity of the Camaño name for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Camino
Derived from the Latin word camminus meaning a path or road.
This name
CamañoA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a specific path or road.
also spelled
Kamano
Kamanyo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kuen, Franz Anton, Topographisch-historische Beschreibung der gefürsteten Grafschaft Tirol (Topographical-historical description of the princely County of Tyrol), 1775
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
