A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fetty family of Austria.
Reg. 2188 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
knightChivalry and service in arms
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 d'or à l'aigle naiss. de sa.; au 2 d'azur à un sauvage de carn., ceint et cour. de lierre, empoignant de sa main dextre un chicot au nat. en pal et de sa sen. une pomme; au 3 d'azur à un poisson d'arg., posé en bande; au 4 d'or à la moitié inférieure d'une roue de sa., posée en barre. Cq. cour. C.: le sauvage, iss., entre un vol coupé, à dextre de sa. sur sin., à sen. d'or sur azur.”
TyrolTyrol, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Fetty arms are recorded
The Fetty arms were recorded in Tyrol, c. 1772.
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 Fetty 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 Fetty 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 Tyrol.
Origin & History of the Fetty Family in Austria
The Fetty family name traces its roots to the rugged landscape of the Tyrol region, a historical area nestled in the heart of the Alps. Records confirm that members of the family were established in this mountainous territory by 1772, living amidst a culture defined by alpine farming and trade routes connecting northern and southern Europe. During this period, the name likely emerged as a localized identifier for families living in specific mountain valleys or near distinct geographical landmarks. As the family grew, their presence in Tyrol reflected the broader movement of people across the Austrian and Italian borders. This early history suggests a life shaped by the challenges of high-altitude living and the unique social structures of the Alpine communities that thrived during the late eighteenth century.
Fetty Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Fett
Germanic term referring to fat, stoutness, or physical robustness.
This name
FettyA descriptive nickname for a person who was stout, corpulent, or well-fed.
also spelled
Feti
Fettie
Fettey
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87