A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glanz family of Austria.
Reg. 0386 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 la bande d'or, ch. de trois chênes de sin. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º une main jurante de carn., entre un vol coupé alt. d'azur et d'or; 2º cinq pl. d'aut., alt. d'azur et d'or. L. d'or et d'azur. - (Barons d'Eicha, 30 sept. 1870.) D'azur à la barre d'or, ch. de trois chênes arr. au nat. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1º trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur; 2º une aigle iss. de sa., languée de gu.; 3º une main jurante de carn., entre deux prob. coupées alt. d'or et d'azur. L. d'or et d'azur. T.: deux chevaliers, arm. de toutes pièces d'arg. lisérées d'or, éperonnés d'or, l'épée à la hanche, le casque panaché de quatre plumes d'aut. alt. d'azur et d'or; le chevalier à dextre ayant la visière baissée et tenant de sa main dextre une lance de tournoi de gu., houppée d'or, en pal; le chevalier à sen. ayant la visière levée et tenant de sa main sen. un petit bouclier d'arg. dont il se couvre la poitrine. D.: PERPETUA FIDE.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Glanz Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Glanz arms are recorded
The Glanz arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
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
1772
Granting Authority for the Glanz 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 Glanz 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 Glanz Family in Austria
The name Glanz originates from the German language and carries the literal meaning of brightness, splendor, or luster. Historically, this surname was often used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a radiant personality or perhaps someone who wore particularly shiny or polished clothing. By the year 1772, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the mountainous region of Tyrol. During this period, the people of Tyrol lived in a landscape defined by deep valleys and rugged peaks, which shaped their daily lives as farmers, craftsmen, and traders. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the unique culture and traditions of this Alpine territory. Over time, the name spread from these mountain communities into broader regions, carrying with it the history of a family deeply rooted in the heart of Central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
glanz
A Middle High German term denoting brightness, luster, or radiance.
This name
GlanzA descriptive occupational or topographic surname referring to someone who was brilliant, shiny, or lived near a bright area.
also spelled
Jlanz d'Eicha
Glanz Eeka
Glanz
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
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
