A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dembinski family of Austria.
Reg. 0855 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
Colours
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)
“D'azur à un fer-à-cheval d'arg., les bouts en bas, acc. d'une croisette pattée d'arg. entre ses branches. Cq. cour. C.: un demi-vol de sa. L.: d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Dembinski Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Dembinski arms are recorded
The Dembinski 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 Dembinski 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 Dembinski 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 Dembinski Family in Austria
The Dembinski family name originates from the Polish language and is derived from the word "dęby," which refers to oak trees. Historically, this type of surname was often linked to a specific location, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors lived near a prominent oak forest or an estate named after these trees. By 1772, records confirm that members of the family were established in the Tyrol region, which is a mountainous area located in the Alps. Their presence in this territory during the late 18th century indicates that the family had migrated from their ancestral lands in the east to settle in the heart of Central Europe. This movement was likely driven by the shifting political borders and economic opportunities that defined the region during that era. Over time, the family integrated into the local culture of Tyrol while maintaining the unique identity tied to their original linguistic roots.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dębie
Polish word for oak tree
This name
DembinskiRefers to a person who lived near an oak forest or originated from Dębiny.
also spelled
Dembinsky de Dembin
Dembinskie de Dembin
Dembinskey de Dembin
Dembinski
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Krukar, Martin, Słownik etymologiczny nazwisk polskich (1992)
cross symbolChristian faith and service
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
cross symbolChristian faith and service
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
