A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goldschmidt family of Austria.
Reg. 8657 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pawStrength held ready, the beast's power in a single limb
swordJustice, and military honour
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 écusson d'arg. en abîme, ch. d'une patte de lion d'or, posée en fasce, tenant une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, en barre; ledit écusson posé au centre d'une couronne de feuillage de sin., ch. en chef d'une rose d'arg., à dextre de trois étoiles d'or, l'une sur l'autre, et à sen. de trois abeilles d'or, l'une sur l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: la patte de lion, iss. en pal et tenant l'épée, entre un vol; l'aile dextre partie: a. d'arg. plein; b. de gu. à trois abeilles d'or, rangées en pal; l'aile sen. partie: a. d'azur à trois étoiles d'or, rangées en pal; b. d'or plein. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1678
Where the Goldschmidt Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Goldschmidt arms are recorded
The Goldschmidt arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1678.
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
1678
Granting Authority for the Goldschmidt 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 Goldschmidt 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 Goldschmidt Family in Austria
The surname Goldschmidt is an occupational name that originated in German-speaking regions, identifying ancestors who worked as goldsmiths. During the Middle Ages, skilled metalworkers held a respected position in society because they handled precious materials and created intricate items for the wealthy and the church. By the late 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the Tyrol region, which is a mountainous area located in the Alps. Records confirm that members of the family were living in this area by 1678, where they likely integrated into the local economy and community life. As the family grew, they carried this professional name across different towns, marking their history as craftsmen who played a vital role in the trade and artistic development of their time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gold and Schmidt
Precious yellow metal and a worker who shapes metal.
This name
GoldschmidtAn occupational surname for a professional who crafts jewelry or objects from gold.
also spelled
Goldschmid
Goldsmit
Goldshmit
Goldsmith
Related arms
Goldschmidvariant spelling
Goldschmid de Goldenbergvariant spelling
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, Tiroler Steuerkataster und Personenstandsunterlagen
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pawStrength held ready, the beast's power in a single limb
swordJustice, and military honour
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
pawStrength held ready, the beast's power in a single limb
swordJustice, and military honour
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
