A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hayre family of Austria.
Reg. 6017 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 genêt (cheval) iss. d'arg., mouv. d'un tertre de trois coupeaux d'or et acc. en chef de deux étoiles du même. Brl. d'azur et d'or. C.: une tête et col de genêt d'arg., entre deux prob. d'or. L.: d'or et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1533
Where the Hayre Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Hayre arms are recorded
The Hayre arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1533.
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
1533
Granting Authority for the Hayre Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles V
Sovereign of the period
Charles V
1519–1556
Reigning in Austria when the Hayre 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 Hayre Family in Austria
The history of the Hayre family is deeply rooted in the rugged landscape of the Tyrol region, where records confirm their presence as early as 1533. During this period, the family likely lived in the mountainous valleys of the Eastern Alps, a territory then governed by the Habsburg monarchy. The name itself reflects the linguistic blend of the area, where German, Italian, and Rhaeto-Romance influences met. Families in this region often derived their surnames from specific geographic features, local occupations, or nicknames related to the harsh alpine environment. By the mid-16th century, the Hayre family was part of a stable community of landowners and tradespeople who navigated the complex political and religious shifts of the Holy Roman Empire. Their early survival in such a challenging terrain suggests they were well-integrated into the local social structure, contributing to the agricultural and economic life of the Tyrol for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haro
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for army or warrior.
This name
HayreA topographic or habitational name referring to someone living near a hedge or enclosure.
also spelled
Hayre
Heier
Hayr
Hyer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Huter, Franz. Tiroler Urkundenbuch. 1937
Tautscher, Anton. Die Wirtschaftsgeschichte von Tirol. 1950
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Gerichtsbücher
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
