A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hellmer family of Austria.
Reg. 4497 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 deux étoiles d'arg.; au 2 de gu. à un senestrochère, arm. au nat., tenant une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, posé sur le coude, soutenu d'un tertre de trois coupeaux de sa. C.: un vol à l'antique, coupé, l'aile de devant d'arg. sur azur, l'aile de derrière de gu. sur arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1867
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Map of Austria showing where the Hellmer arms are recorded
The Hellmer arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1867.
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
1867
Granting Authority for the Hellmer 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 Hellmer 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 Hellmer Family in Austria
The surname Hellmer finds its historical roots in the German-speaking regions of the Alps, particularly within the rugged landscapes of Tyrol. The name is likely derived from the Old High German word "helm," which translates to helmet, suggesting that early ancestors may have been associated with military service or metalworking. By the mid-19th century, records confirm that the family was well-established in the Tyrolean region, a mountainous area known for its distinct cultural identity and historical role as a gateway between northern and southern Europe. During this period, families in Tyrol often lived in small, tight-knit mountain communities where they worked as farmers, craftsmen, or traders. These early Hellmers were part of a resilient population that navigated the unique political and social shifts occurring in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the 1860s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Helm
A protective covering for the head or a helmet.
This name
HellmerDerived from a Germanic personal name meaning helmet or protector.
also spelled
Hellmer von Kuhn
Hellmer von Kuehn
Hellmer Edle
Hellmer Edle von Kun Westburg
Hellmer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kranzmayer, Eberhard, Ortsnamenbuch von Kärnten, 1956
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon, 1967
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Standesbücher der Pfarreien in Tirol, 1867
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
