A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haydel family of Austria.
Reg. 1666 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sa. à un griffon d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'or à une aigle de profil de sa., le vol levé. Cq. cour. C.: une étoile de sa.; entre un vol, coupé alt. de sa. et d'or.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Haydel Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Haydel arms are recorded
The Haydel 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 Haydel 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 Haydel 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 Haydel Family in Austria
The family name Haydel traces its roots to the mountainous region of Tyrol, a historic area that spans parts of modern-day Austria and Italy. By the year 1772, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within these alpine communities. The name likely evolved from local Germanic dialects, where it functioned as a descriptive term for people living near specific geographical features or working in traditional trades. Life in the 18th-century Tyrol was defined by the rugged terrain and the influence of the Holy Roman Empire, which shaped the social and economic lives of the families living there. As the family grew, their presence in these high-altitude valleys became a foundational part of their identity, reflecting the resilience and adaptability required to thrive in such a challenging environment.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heide
A person who lives on or near a heath or wasteland.
This name
HaydelA topographic surname referring to someone who resided near a heath or uncultivated field.
also spelled
Haydel
Haidl
Hidel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Huter, Franz. Tiroler Urkundenbuch. 1937
Steinhuber, Andreas. Geschichte des Landes Tirol. 1899
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
