A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fakih family of Austria.
Reg. 3431 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à la croix pattée alésée de gu.; à la bord. comp. de gu. et d'arg. de seize pièces; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à deux serpents ramp. et affr. d'or, cour. du même, entrelacés en double saut. et acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º la croix du 1, entre deux prob. coupées alt. d'or et d'azur; l. d'arg. et de gu.; 2º les serpents entrelacés du 2, entre un vol de sa.; l. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1744
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Map of Austria showing where the Fakih arms are recorded
The Fakih arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1744.
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
1744
Granting Authority for the Fakih Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
1742–1745
Reigning in Austria when the Fakih 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 Fakih Family in Austria
The family name Fakih carries a deep history rooted in the intersection of scholarly tradition and regional migration. The name itself is derived from the Arabic term *faqīh*, which historically refers to an expert in Islamic jurisprudence or a learned religious scholar. While the name originated in the Middle East, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the Tyrol region by 1744. During the eighteenth century, Tyrol served as a vital crossroads for trade and intellectual exchange between the Mediterranean world and Central Europe. It is likely that early ancestors moved into this mountainous territory as part of the broader movement of merchants, diplomats, or scholars who traveled along established Alpine trade routes. By settling in Tyrol, the family integrated into the local social fabric while maintaining a name that served as a testament to their ancestral commitment to education and legal study.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faqih
An expert in Islamic jurisprudence or religious law.
This name
FakihA title historically given to a scholar, jurist, or teacher of religious law.
also spelled
Fack
Fakh
Fak
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Standesprotokolle
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Verzeichnisse der Einwohner der Gefürsteten Grafschaft Tirol
Huter, Franz, Tiroler Urkundenbuch, 1937
Wiesflecker, Hermann, Geschichte Tirols, 1988
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cross symbolChristian faith and service
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
