A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gariboldi family of Austria.
Reg. 2295 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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)
“D'azur à un château d'or, percé d'une porte, flanqué de deux tours du sec., et acc. de quatre étoiles aussi d'or, 1 en chef, 2 en flancs et 1 en p.; ledit château surm. d'une aigle de sa., ses pieds soutenus des deux tours.”
Austriac. 1667
Where the Gariboldi Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Gariboldi arms are recorded
The Gariboldi arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1667.
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
1667
Granting Authority for the Gariboldi Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
1658–1705
Reigning in Austria when the Gariboldi 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 Gariboldi Family in Austria
The surname Gariboldi originates from the Germanic roots of northern Italy and the Alpine regions. It is derived from the ancient name Garibald, which combines the words for spear and bold. This name was historically popular among the Lombard people who settled in these mountainous areas. By 1667, records confirm that members of the Gariboldi family were well established in the Tyrol region. During this period, families in this area often lived in small, tight-knit mountain communities. They were likely involved in local trade, agriculture, or craftsmanship, which were the primary ways of life in the high valleys of the Alps. As the family grew, they moved across regional borders, eventually spreading their name throughout northern Italy and into neighboring territories. The persistence of the name over several centuries reflects the deep roots these early ancestors planted in the rugged landscape of their homeland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Geribald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning spear and bold or brave.
This name
GariboldiAn Italianized form of a Germanic name signifying a bold and courageous spearman.
also spelled
Garibold
Gariboldo
Gariboldy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
