A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carignani family of Austria.
Reg. 3866 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
branchPeace, and new growth
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à une étoile d'arg.; au 2 d'or à une colombe d'arg., perchée sur un rameau d'olivier du même, posé en bande.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Carignani Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Carignani arms are recorded
The Carignani 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 Carignani 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 Carignani 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 Carignani Family in Austria
The Carignani family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Tyrol region, where records confirm their presence as early as 1772. The name itself is likely derived from a geographic location, suggesting that the family’s ancestors were once associated with a specific estate or village. During the late 18th century, the Tyrol was a complex crossroads of trade and culture under the influence of the Habsburg Monarchy, which likely shaped the family’s social and economic standing. Members of the family were often integrated into the local administrative or agricultural systems that defined life in the alpine valleys. By establishing themselves in this mountainous territory, the early Carignani family became part of the long tradition of families who managed land and community affairs in Central Europe. Their history reflects the broader movement of people across the borders of modern-day Italy and Austria during a time of significant regional development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Carinus
A Latin name derived from the word for dear or beloved.
This name
CarignaniAn Italian-originated habitational name referring to someone from the town of Carignano.
also spelled
Carignano
Carignanni
Carignanius
Carinyani
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster 1772
Huter, Franz, Tiroler Urkundenbuch, 1937
Obermair, Hannes, Bozen Süd – Bolzano Nord: Schriftlichkeit und Urkunden der Stadt Bozen bis zum Jahr 1500, 2005
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