A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ipock family of Austria.
Reg. 1023 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec. en saut.: au 1 d'arg. à l'aigle d'azur; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à trois fasces d'arg.; au 4 de gu. à un cygne d'arg., tenant en son bec une bague d'or châtonnée d'un rubis, posé sur une terrasse de sin. Sur le tout d'or à un bouquetin ramp. de sa. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1º l'aigle, la tête cont.; 1. d'arg. et d'azur: 2º trois pl. d'aut., une de sa. entre deux d'or; 1. d'or et de sa.; 3º le cygne sur la terrasse; 1. d'arg. et de gu. S.: deux lévriers reg., au nat., coll. d'azur, bordé et bouclé d'or.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Ipock arms are recorded
The Ipock 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 Ipock 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 Ipock 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 Ipock Family in Austria
The family name Ipock is deeply rooted in the mountainous region of Tyrol, a historic area that spans parts of modern-day Austria and Italy. By 1772, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents in this alpine landscape. The name likely evolved from local Germanic or Alpine dialects, serving as a way to identify individuals based on their specific village or mountain valley home. Life in eighteenth-century Tyrol was defined by rugged terrain and strong community ties, where families often worked as farmers, craftsmen, or traders along the vital mountain passes. As the family grew, their presence in these high-altitude settlements helped preserve their unique identity through generations of mountain life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ippolito
Derived from the Greek name Hippolytos meaning horse releaser.
This name
IpockA patronymic surname originating from the Italian personal name Ippolito, signifying descendant of Hippolytus.
also spelled
Pocke
Poek
Pek
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
