A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heimberger family of Austria.
Reg. 8264 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'azur à une Thémis, au nat.; au 2 d'or à un livre ouv. au nat.; au 3 de gu. à trois étoiles d'or; au 4 d'azur à un griffon d'arg., tenant une clé d'or. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° le livre ouv.; 2° la Thémis; 3° le griffon. D.: LABOR OMNIA VINCIT.”
Austriac. 1856
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Map of Austria showing where the Heimberger arms are recorded
The Heimberger arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1856.
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
1856
Granting Authority for the Heimberger Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Austria when the Heimberger 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 Heimberger Family in Austria
The surname Heimberger is a topographic name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. It is derived from the Middle High German words "heim," meaning home or village, and "berg," meaning mountain or hill. Historically, this name was given to someone who lived on a mountain near a settlement or served as a guardian of a local homestead. By the mid-19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the alpine region of Tyrol. These early ancestors likely lived in the rugged, mountainous terrain where they worked as farmers or foresters. Because life in the Alps required strong community ties, the name became a way to identify families by their specific connection to the high-altitude landscapes they called home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heim and Berg
Home or settlement and mountain or hill.
This name
HeimbergerRefers to a person who lived at a home or settlement located on a mountain.
also spelled
Heimberger
Haimburger
Himberger
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
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim. Duden: Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung. 2005
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
