A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Himmelberger family of Austria.
Reg. 5760 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 de gu. à la bande d'arg. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un chapeau pyramidal parti d'or et de gu., retr. d'herm., cour. d'or, sommé de trois pl. d'aut., une de sa. entre deux d'or; 1. d'or et de sa.; 2° un vol à l'antique, aux armes du 2; 1. d'arg. et de gu.”
CarinthiaCarinthia, c. 1543
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Map of Austria showing where the Himmelberger arms are recorded
The Himmelberger arms were recorded in Carinthia, c. 1543.
Carinthia was Alpine country in southern Austria with iron and lead in its mountains. Mining and landholding both made money, and families who held either kind of property took 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
Carinthia
First recorded
1543
Granting Authority for the Himmelberger 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 Himmelberger 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 Carinthia.
Origin & History of the Himmelberger Family in Austria
The family name Himmelberger originates from the mountainous region of Carinthia in southern Austria. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this area by 1543. The name itself is topographic, meaning it was likely derived from a specific place name such as a farm, a village, or a mountain peak. In the German language, the prefix Himmel refers to the sky or heaven, while the suffix indicates a person who comes from or lives near a particular location. During the sixteenth century, families often adopted surnames based on the land they cultivated or the geographic features surrounding their homes. Because Carinthia was a region defined by the rugged terrain of the Eastern Alps, the name suggests that the earliest ancestors were deeply connected to the high-altitude landscapes of the Austrian countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Himmel
German word for sky or heaven.
This name
HimmelbergerA topographic name for someone who lived on a mountain or hill associated with heaven.
also spelled
Himmelberger
Himmelbergh
Hymmelberg
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kranzmayer, Eberhard, Ortsnamenbuch von Kärnten, 1956
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
