A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hübner family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4885 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 trois étoiles d'arg.; au 2 d'arg. à deux fasces de gu. Cq. cour. C.: un chevalier, arm. de toutes pièces, le casque panaché, monté sur un cheval galopant d'arg., caparaçonné de gu., bridé de sa.; entre un vol, coupé alt. d'arg. et de gu.”
SaxonyAnhalt · Saxony, c. 1765
Where the Hübner Arms Were Recorded
Saxony
Map of Germany showing where the Hübner arms are recorded
The Hübner arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1765.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often in the registers.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Hübner arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Saxony.
Origin & History of the Hübner Family in Germany
The surname Hübner originated in Germany as a descriptive occupational name during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle High German word *huobe*, which referred to a specific measurement of land known as a hide. A person who held this amount of land was called a *Hübner*, meaning they were a small-scale farmer or a tenant who worked their own plot. Because land ownership was a primary way to identify individuals in rural communities, the name became common among the agrarian population across central and southern Germany. By the time records confirm the presence of the family in Saxony in 1765, the name had been established for centuries as a marker of those who maintained the land. This history reflects the transition from a society based on feudal land management to one where family names became permanent identifiers for common citizens.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. au lion d'arg., tenant de ses pattes un chicot au nat., en pal. Cq. cour. C.: le lion, iss. L. d'arg. et de gu. T.: deux sauvages. D.: TENACEM PROPOSITI.”
Austriac. 1854
Where the Hübner Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Hübner arms are recorded
The Hübner arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1854.
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
1854
Granting Authority for the Hübner 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 Germany when the Hübner 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 Hübner Family in Austria
The surname Hübner originates from the Middle High German word *huobener*, which referred to a farmer who owned a specific size of land known as a *Hufe*. In the mountainous landscape of Tyrol, these families were often independent landowners who played a vital role in the agricultural economy of the region. By the mid-19th century, records confirm that members of the Hübner family were well-established in Tyrolean communities. During this period, the family likely navigated the transition from traditional agrarian life to the changing social structures of the Austrian Empire. Their presence in the region suggests a long history of deep roots in the Alpine valleys, where families were often tied to specific plots of land for generations. As the 19th century progressed, the name became associated with the hardworking rural population that formed the backbone of local Austrian society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hube
A medieval unit of land measurement sufficient to support one family.
This name
HübnerA person who owned or worked a hide of land, typically a small farmer.
also spelled
Huebner
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Sächsisches Staatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens, 1765
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
