A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deza family of Austria.
Reg. 7072 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
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)
“D'arg. à une los. de gu., cant. de quatre fleurs-de-lis d'azur et ch. d'une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'or.”
GaliciaGalicia, c. 1772
Where the Deza Arms Were Recorded
Map of Austria showing where the Deza arms are recorded
The Deza arms were recorded in Galicia, c. 1772.
Galicia was eastern country of large estates and small farming villages, held by families who had been there for a very long time. Land was what entitled a family to arms, and land there rarely changed hands.
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
Galicia
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Deza 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 Deza 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 Galicia.
Origin & History of the Deza Family in Austria
The surname Deza originates from the geographical landscape of northwestern Spain, specifically taking its name from the Deza River that flows through the province of Pontevedra in Galicia. During the medieval period, families often adopted the names of the lands or rivers near their homes to distinguish themselves within their local communities. By the time records confirm the presence of the family in Galicia in 1772, the name was already deeply rooted in the regional identity of the area. The people bearing this name were likely involved in the agricultural and maritime traditions that defined Galician life for centuries. As the family grew, they remained connected to the rugged terrain and the specific river valley that gave them their name, reflecting a long history of stability within the rural parishes of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Desiderius
Latin origin meaning desired or longed for.
This name
DezaA patronymic surname derived from the given name Desiderius, signifying the son of one who was deeply desired.
also spelled
Dayza
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Pardo de Guevara y Valdés, Eduardo, Los señores de Galicia: tenentes y condes de Lemos en la Edad Media, 2000
Archivo del Reino de Galicia, Catastro de Ensenada, 1752
Archivo Histórico Diocesano de Santiago de Compostela, Libros de Bautismos y Matrimonios de la Parroquia de Deza, 1772
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
