A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cornyn family of Austria.
Reg. 2801 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un écusson d'azur, soutenu d'un tertre de sin.; le champ chapé-ployé d'azur, à deux étoiles d'or. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'un parti d'or et d'azur, coiffé d'un chapeau pointu parti des mêmes émaux, tenant de sa main dextre un marteau d'azur, emm. d'or.”
StyriaCorinthie · Styria, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Cornyn arms are recorded
The Cornyn arms were recorded in Styria, c. 1772.
Styria was mountain and forest country in southern Austria, with iron in its hills. Mining and landholding both made money, and families who held either kind of property took arms to seal their papers with.
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
Styria
Town
Corinthie
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Cornyn 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 Cornyn 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 Styria.
Origin & History of the Cornyn Family in Austria
The family name Cornyn has deep roots that trace back to the mountainous region of Styria, which is located in modern-day Austria. By the year 1772, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents within this area. During the eighteenth century, Styria was a vital part of the Habsburg Monarchy, and families living there were often tied to the local agricultural economy or the regional administration. The name itself likely evolved from local dialects spoken in the Alpine foothills, reflecting the distinct linguistic heritage of the people living in that part of Central Europe. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, participating in the daily life and traditions that defined Styrian society before the major political changes of the nineteenth century.
Cornyn Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
cornu
Latin term meaning horn or a projection resembling a horn.
This name
CornynDerived from a topographic feature or a nickname referring to a horn-shaped hill or landform.
also spelled
Corniane
Cornianu
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Krones, Franz von, Geschichte der Steiermark, 1889
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
