A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hochman family of Austria.
Reg. 2446 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec. d'azur et d'arg.; à un mur crén. de gu. en p., maçonné de sa., br. sur le tout; et un homme iss., posé de profil, mouv. du mur, br. aussi sur l'écartelé, hab. d'azur à brandebourgs d'or, coiffé d'un turban d'azur sommé d'une aigrette, et supp. de sa main dextre un croiss. montant d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: l'homme iss.; entre deux prob., d'azur et d'arg. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Hochman arms are recorded
The Hochman arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
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
1772
Granting Authority for the Hochman 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 Hochman 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 Hochman Family in Austria
The surname Hochman is a descriptive name of German origin that translates literally to high man or tall man. Historically, such names were often given as nicknames to individuals who were physically imposing or held a position of high social standing within their community. By the year 1772, records confirm that members of the Hochman family were well established in the Tyrol region, which is a mountainous area spanning parts of modern-day Austria and Italy. Living in this rugged alpine environment, early family members likely worked in trades related to forestry, mining, or mountain agriculture, which were the primary industries of the region at that time. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the distinct cultural history of the Tyrol through their long-standing presence in the valley settlements.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hoch
A German adjective meaning high, tall, or elevated.
This name
HochmanAn occupational or habitational name for someone who lived in a high place or building.
also spelled
Hochman
Hokman
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
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