A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dietel family of Austria.
Reg. 2116 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
ostrichWilling obedience and serious thought
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'or à la fasce de sa., ch. de deux étoiles du champ; à une pointe ployée de gu., br. sur le tout et ch. d'une autruche d'arg., tenant en son bec un fer-à-cheval d'or et posée sur un croiss. montant du même. C.: l'autruche soutenue du croiss., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'or sur sa., à sen. d'arg. sur gu.”
AustriaVienne, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Dietel arms are recorded
The Dietel 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 Dietel 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 Dietel 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 Dietel Family in Austria
The surname Dietel originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe and functions as a diminutive form of the ancient name Dietrich. Historically, names ending in the suffix "el" often indicated a term of endearment or identified a younger member of a family line. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Vienna, which served as a major cultural and administrative hub of the Holy Roman Empire. Records from 1772 confirm that members of the Dietel family were active participants in the urban life of this capital city during a period of significant social and economic growth. Their migration into such a central location suggests that they were likely involved in the skilled trades or merchant classes that supported the city’s expansion during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dietrich
Derived from Germanic elements meaning people and ruler.
This name
DietelA diminutive form indicating a descendant or follower of a ruler of the people.
also spelled
Dietel
Ditel
Dietle
Deetl
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1882
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv. Magistrat der Stadt Wien, Untertanenverzeichnisse
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
ostrichWilling obedience and serious thought
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
ostrichWilling obedience and serious thought
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
