A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gorup family of Austria.
Reg. 5938 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Coupé: au 1 parti: a. d'arg. à une gerbe au nat., posée sur une terrasse de sin.; b. d'azur au lion d'or, tenant une épée d'arg.; au 2 de gu. à une couronne à cinq perles rehaussées sur des rayons. Cq. cour. C.: le lion, iss., entre un vol de sa. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1816
Where the Gorup Arms Were Recorded
Map of Austria showing where the Gorup arms are recorded
The Gorup arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1816.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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
Bavaria
First recorded
1816
Granting Authority for the Gorup Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1804–1835
Reigning in Austria when the Gorup 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Gorup Family in Austria
The family name Gorup has deep roots in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1816. The name is generally considered to be of Slavic origin, likely derived from the word "gora," which translates to mountain or hill. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have lived near high terrain or were known for their connection to mountainous regions before migrating into German-speaking lands. By the early 19th century, the family had integrated into the social and administrative structures of the Bavarian region. During this period, individuals bearing the name often participated in the professional and civic life of their communities, contributing to the local growth of the area during a time of significant political change in Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gor
A Slavic term referring to a mountain or high place.
This name
GorupA topographic surname denoting someone who lived on or near a mountain.
also spelled
Gorup
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Ministerium des Innern, Personalakten
Kneschke, Ernst Heinrich, Neues allgemeines deutsches Adels-Lexicon, 1861
Staatliches Archivwesen Bayern, Kirchenbücher und Standesregister
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
lionCourage, strength and royalty
