A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Friedl family of Austria.
Reg. 5719 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
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)
“Tranché-pignonné d'arg. sur azur, l'arg. ch. d'un griffon de gu., grimpant sur le pignon; l'azur ch. de trois étoiles mal-ordonnées d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un lion iss. d'arg.; l. d'arg. et de gu.; 2° trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur; l. d'or et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1876
Where the Friedl Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Friedl arms are recorded
The Friedl arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1876.
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
1876
Granting Authority for the Friedl Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Austria when the Friedl 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 Friedl Family in Austria
The surname Friedl is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Friedrich, which translates to peaceful ruler. Historically, this name was common throughout the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, particularly in the mountainous areas of the Alps. By the late 19th century, families bearing this name were well-established in the Tyrol region, which spans parts of modern-day Austria and Italy. During this era, many people with the name Friedl worked as farmers, craftsmen, or laborers in the rugged terrain of the Tyrolean valleys. Because the name began as a nickname for Friedrich, it likely started as a way to distinguish younger family members or those with a gentle temperament within their local communities. Over time, these small family groups became deeply rooted in the social and economic life of the region, contributing to the distinct cultural identity of the Alpine population.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Friedrich
Derived from Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler.
This name
FriedlA diminutive form used as a term of endearment for one who is peaceful.
also spelled
Friedl
Friedle
Friedl-Liebentreu
Freedl de Leebentroo
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
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Standesausweise und Zivilstandsregister
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griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
