A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dill family of Austria.
Reg. 6532 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tiercé en pal d'or, de gu. et d'or, et tiercé en barre de l'un en l'autre, les trois losanges d'or qui se suivent en bande ch. chacun d'un lion de sa. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° une aigle iss. et cont. de”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Dill arms are recorded
The Dill 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 Dill 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 Dill 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 Dill Family in Austria
The family name Dill has deep roots in the Alpine region of Tyrol, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1772. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname, as the word "dill" was historically associated with the aromatic herb often used in cooking and traditional medicine. In the mountainous landscape of Tyrol, families were frequently identified by their connection to the land, their trade, or specific plants found in their local environment. As these early ancestors moved through the valleys and villages of the region, the name became a permanent marker of their identity. Over time, the Dill family became part of the social fabric of the area, contributing to the agricultural and community life that defined life in the Austrian Alps during the eighteenth century.
Dill Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Dillo
An ancient Germanic personal name derived from the word for people.
This name
DillA patronymic surname originating from a short form of Germanic names containing the element diot.
also spelled
Dille
Dyll
Dillz
Dil
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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