A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Etlinger family of Austria.
Reg. 2847 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Tranché: au 1 d'azur au lion d'or; au 2 tranché-émanché de trois pièces d'arg. sur gu. C.: le lion, iss.; entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'arg. sur gu., à sen. d'or sur azur. L.: conformes aux émaux des prob.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Etlinger Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Etlinger arms are recorded
The Etlinger 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 Etlinger 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 Etlinger 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 Etlinger Family in Austria
The surname Etlinger is rooted in the mountainous region of Tyrol, where the family established a presence by the late 18th century. The name itself follows a common Germanic naming pattern, likely deriving from a location or a specific settlement where the original ancestors resided. In the German language, the suffix "-inger" often indicates that a person belongs to a particular place or is a descendant of a specific individual. By 1772, records confirm that members of the Etlinger family were active participants in the social and economic life of the Tyrolean landscape. During this era, families in this region were often tied to the land through farming or local trades, contributing to the development of the alpine communities that defined the area. The name serves as a historical marker of the family’s long-standing connection to the rugged terrain and the distinct cultural traditions of the Tyrol province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Etel
Old High German word meaning noble or ancestral.
This name
EtlingerA habitational name for someone originating from a place associated with noble lineage.
also spelled
Etlinger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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