A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deininger family of Austria.
Reg. 5080 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 fascé d'azur et d'arg. de quatre pièces, la seconde fasce d'azur ch. d'une rose de gu.; au 2 d'arg. à une pile et une pointe d'azur, toutes deux ployées et br. l'une sur l'autre, ce qui produit au milieu une espèce de losange qui est de gu. Cq. cour. C.: un vol d'azur, chaque aile ch. de deux fasces d'arg. et d'une rose de gu., entre les fasces. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
AustriaVienne, c. 1772
Where the Deininger Arms Were Recorded
Vienne
Map of Austria showing where the Deininger arms are recorded
The Deininger arms were recorded in Vienne, c. 1772.
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
Vienne
Town
Vienne
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Deininger 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 Deininger 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 Deininger Family in Austria
The surname Deininger is a locative name, which means it originally identified people based on the place where they lived. It is derived from the town of Deining in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. During the medieval period, individuals who moved away from their home village were often identified by their place of origin, leading them to adopt the name Deininger to signify they were people from Deining. By the late 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in Vienna by 1772. This indicates that members of the family had migrated from their ancestral German lands into the heart of the Habsburg Empire, likely seeking new professional or economic opportunities in the bustling capital city. Over time, the name transitioned from a simple geographic descriptor into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Deining
A settlement or place associated with a person named Deino.
This name
DeiningerRefers to a person who originated from the town of Deining in Bavaria.
also spelled
Deyninger
Deiningar
Deyningher
Dininger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Kohlheim, Rosa and Kohlheim, Volker, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv, Magistrat der Stadt Wien, Untertanenverzeichnisse und Bürgeraufnahmen, 1772
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
