A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Engert family of Austria.
Reg. 3906 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la fasce de gu., ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis du champ. Cq. cour. C.: une chouette au nat.; entre un vol, coupé d'arg. sur gu. S.: deux licornes d'arg., accornées et crinées d'or.”
Austriac. 1862
Where the Engert Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Engert arms are recorded
The Engert arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1862.
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
1862
Granting Authority for the Engert Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Austria when the Engert 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 Engert Family in Austria
The family name Engert is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a variation of the Old High German name Engilhart. This name combines the elements for angel and hardy or brave, suggesting that the name was originally a descriptive title for a person of strong character. By the mid-19th century, records confirm that the family had established a firm presence in the Tyrol region of the Austrian Empire. Living in this mountainous area, early members of the Engert family were likely integrated into the agricultural and trade networks that defined life in the Alps. As the region underwent significant social and political changes during the 1860s, families like the Engerts often moved between local villages to pursue opportunities in craftsmanship or land management. This history reflects a common pattern of migration and settlement within Central Europe where surnames became fixed as families grew and moved through the alpine valleys.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ing
Refers to the ancient Germanic deity associated with fertility and peace.
This name
EngertA patronymic or descriptive name derived from the name Ingo, signifying a descendant of Ing.
also spelled
Engert
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
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Standesausweise und Zivilstandsregister der Bezirkshauptmannschaften, 1862
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
