A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eberl family of Austria.
Reg. 5145 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à deux hures et cols de sanglier adossées de sa.; au 2 parti: a. de gu. au chev. d'arg.; b. d'arg. à un cor-de-chasse de sa. Cq. cour. C.: le cor-de-chasse, entre un vol coupé, à dextre d'arg. sur gu., à sen. d'or sur sa. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1547
Where the Eberl Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Eberl arms are recorded
The Eberl arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1547.
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
1547
Granting Authority for the Eberl Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles V
Sovereign of the period
Charles V
1519–1556
Reigning in Austria when the Eberl 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 Eberl Family in Austria
The surname Eberl is a diminutive form of the name Eberhard, which originates from the Old High German words for wild boar and brave or strong. By the mid-16th century, families bearing this name were well-established in the mountainous region of Tyrol. Historical records confirm that members of the Eberl family were active in this area as early as 1547. During this period, the name was often associated with families living in rural alpine communities where they worked as farmers, craftsmen, or local officials. Because Tyrol served as a vital crossroads for trade between Italy and the German lands, the Eberl family likely benefited from the movement of goods and ideas through the mountain passes. Over time, the name evolved from a personal nickname into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations of Tyrolean residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eber
A male wild boar, often symbolizing strength or bravery.
This name
EberlA diminutive or patronymic form referring to a descendant of a boar-like person.
also spelled
Eberle
Eberll
Eberlh
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
Kranzmayer, Eberhard. Ortsnamenbuch von Kärnten. 1956
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Pfarrbücher der Diözese Brixen
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
