A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Entner family of Austria.
Reg. 9028 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 de gu. à cinq roses d'or, 3 et 2; au 2 d'arg. à un arbre terrassé de sin.; au 3 d'azur à deux tours accostées d'arg., posées sur une terrasse de sin.; au 4 de gu. à un griffon”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Entner Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Entner arms are recorded
The Entner 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 Entner 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 Entner 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 Entner Family in Austria
The family name Entner finds its historical roots in the rugged Alpine region of Tyrol. By the year 1772, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established within this mountainous territory. The name itself is likely topographic in origin, which means it was used to describe people who lived near a specific landmark. In the local German dialects of the region, the term often referred to someone who lived near a duck pond or a marshy area where water birds gathered. These early ancestors were typically farmers or tradespeople who lived in small, tight-knit mountain communities. Because life in the high Alps required great physical endurance and cooperation, the Entner family became deeply integrated into the social and economic fabric of their local villages over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ent
A duck or a water bird.
This name
EntnerAn occupational surname for a person who kept or hunted ducks.
also spelled
Entner
Entnersfeld
Entner-Entnersfeld
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kranzmayer, Eberhard. Ortsnamenbuch von Kärnten. 1956
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
