A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hilbert family of Austria.
Reg. 3705 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un roc escarpé au nat., le sommet couvert d'herbes sur lesquelles est posé un bourlet tortillé de gu., d'arg. et de sin.; le tout acc. en chef d'une étoile d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un vol d'azur. L.: d'or et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1769
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Map of Austria showing where the Hilbert arms are recorded
The Hilbert arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1769.
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
1769
Granting Authority for the Hilbert 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 Hilbert 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 Hilbert Family in Austria
The family name Hilbert is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, deriving from the ancient personal name Hildebert. This name is composed of two distinct elements that mean battle and bright or famous. By the late 18th century, records confirm that the Hilbert family had established a notable presence in the Tyrol region of the Alps. During this period, the family members were likely integrated into the agrarian and mountain-based economy that defined the area. Because Tyrol served as a major crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between German and Italian lands, the family lived in a dynamic environment shaped by both local traditions and broader European movements. Their presence in the region by 1769 suggests they were part of the long-standing demographic stability of the Alpine valleys, where families often remained in the same villages for many generations to manage land and local commerce.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hildiberht
Derived from Germanic elements meaning battle and bright or famous.
This name
HilbertA surname signifying a person who is famous in battle.
also spelled
Hilbertvonschuttelsberg
Hilbert
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Förstemann, Ernst, Altdeutsches Namenbuch, 1900
Tyrol State Archives (Tiroler Landesarchiv), Tiroler Steuerkataster (1769)
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon, 1967
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
