A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hipper family of Austria.
Reg. 2531 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, accolée de deux branches, celle à dextre de chêne, celle à sen. de laurier, au nat., les pieds passés en saut.; au 2 d'azur à la bande de gu., bordée d'arg. et ch. de quatre étoiles du même. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un demi-vol cont. de sa., ch. d'une étoile d'arg.; l'd'arg. et de gu.; 2° trois pl. d'aut. d'arg.; l. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1815
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Map of Austria showing where the Hipper arms are recorded
The Hipper arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1815.
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
1815
Granting Authority for the Hipper Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1804–1835
Reigning in Austria when the Hipper 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 Hipper Family in Austria
The surname Hipper originates from the mountainous region of Tyrol, where families were firmly established by the early nineteenth century. The name is likely derived from the Middle High German word "hippe," which historically referred to a sickle or a curved blade used in farming. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the Hipper family were likely agricultural workers or craftsmen who relied on these tools for their daily livelihood. Living in the rugged terrain of the Alps, these families developed strong local roots and adapted to the challenging climate of the region. By 1815, the name was already recognized within the local communities, reflecting a long history of settlement in the valleys and slopes of the Tyrolean landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hippe
A Middle High German term for a sickle or pruning hook.
This name
HipperAn occupational surname for someone who worked as a vine dresser or agricultural laborer.
also spelled
Hipper
Hippersthal
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kranzmayer, Eberhard. Ortsnamenbuch von Kärnten. 1956
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
