A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fleck family of Austria.
Reg. 5686 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à une licorne naiss. d'or; au 2 d'or à la fasce d'azur. C.: la licorne iss.”
AustriaSalzbourg, c. 1772
Where the Fleck Arms Were Recorded
Salzbourg
Map of Austria showing where the Fleck arms are recorded
The Fleck arms were recorded in Salzbourg, c. 1772.
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
Salzbourg
Town
Salzbourg
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Fleck 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 Fleck 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 Fleck Family in Austria
The surname Fleck originates from the Middle High German word *vlec*, which translates to a spot, patch, or piece of land. Historically, this name was often used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived on a small plot of land or perhaps for a person with a distinctive birthmark or patch of color on their clothing. By the time members of the family were documented in Salzburg in 1772, the name had become well-established throughout German-speaking regions. Families with this name were often associated with agricultural life or skilled trades, reflecting the practical nature of their roots in central Europe. Over many generations, the name transitioned from a simple descriptor into a formal family identifier that remains common across the region today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Flacke
Middle High German term referring to a patch, spot, or flake.
This name
FleckAn occupational or descriptive name for someone with a spotted appearance or a patch of land.
also spelled
Flek
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
Salzburg State Archives (Salzburger Landesarchiv), Salzburger Tauf-, Trauungs- und Sterbebücher, 1772
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
