A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Golt family of Austria.
Reg. 9305 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé d'arg. sur gu.; à trois cors-de-chasse de l'un à l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'un parti de sa. et de gu., cour. d'or, sommé de deux prob. de gu., donnant un cor-de-chasse d'arg.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Golt Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Golt arms are recorded
The Golt 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 Golt 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 Golt 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 Golt Family in Austria
The family name Golt has deep roots in the mountainous region of Tyrol, where members of the family were documented as early as 1772. During this period, Tyrol was a significant crossroads for trade and culture within the Habsburg Empire, placing the family in a landscape defined by rugged Alpine terrain and shifting political borders. Many families in this area were historically tied to the land through farming or specialized mountain trades, which allowed them to establish a lasting presence in local village communities. As the family grew, they likely adapted to the unique social structure of the region, which emphasized strong local ties and regional identity. By the late 18th century, the name was already part of the fabric of Tyrolean life, reflecting a history shaped by the challenges and opportunities of living in the heart of the Alps.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gold
A precious yellow metallic element.
This name
GoltAn occupational name for a goldsmith or a descriptive name for someone with golden hair.
also spelled
Golt
Golde
Gould
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
