A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Jakubowski family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7255 · Austrian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
axeThe execution of military duty
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'arg. à un mur de gu., maçonné de sa.; à une aigle ép. iss. du même, mouv. dû mur; au 2 de gu. à une hache d'arg., emm. d'or, posée en fasce, supp. sur le devant une colombe ess. d'arg. et acc. au canton sen. du chef d'une étoile d'or; au 3 de gu. à une hache d'arg., emm. d'or, posée en fasce; au 4 d'azur à la bande ondée alésée d'arg., sommée d'une croisette du même. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º une aigle ép. iss. de sa.; 1. d'arg. et de gu.; 2º la hache du 3; 1. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1744
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Map of Austria showing where the Jakubowski arms are recorded
The Jakubowski arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1744.
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
1744
Granting Authority for the Jakubowski Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
Sodacan · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
1742–1745
Reigning in Austria when the Jakubowski 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 Jakubowski Family in Austria
The Jakubowski name traces its roots to the Slavic linguistic tradition, where it functioned as a patronymic derived from the name Jakub, or Jacob. By the middle of the eighteenth century, members of the family had established a presence in the mountainous region of Tyrol. During this era, Tyrol served as a vital crossroads within the Habsburg Monarchy, connecting the German-speaking lands to the north with the Italian territories to the south. Families moving into this area often integrated into the local agricultural or trade-based economy, adapting their Slavic naming conventions to the administrative requirements of the Austrian Empire. The presence of the Jakubowski name in 1744 suggests that these early ancestors were likely part of the broader migration patterns that moved people across Central Europe in search of land, work, or new opportunities under the stability of the imperial government.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“un vol de sa.; 1. d'arg. et de gu.; 2º trois pl. d'aut. d'arg.; 1. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Polandc. 1744
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Map of Poland showing where the Jakubowski arms are recorded
The Jakubowski arms were recorded in Poland, c. 1744.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Mazovia.
Mazovia held Warsaw, the Polish court and the assemblies where the szlachta met. Poland's nobles were unusually numerous and every one of them bore arms, and Warsaw is where those arms were argued over and recorded.
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
Mazovia
First recorded
1744
Granting Authority for the Jakubowski Arms
Ennoblement by the Sejm
Author: Olek Remesz · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Poland in this period.
Augustus III of Poland
Sovereign of the period
Augustus III of Poland
1733–1763
Reigning in Austria when the Jakubowski arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Poland
Polish noble families shared a single coat of arms across many different surnames, creating large clans rather than individual designs. These symbols were held collectively by all members of the clan regardless of their specific family name. When a new family joined the nobility, they were adopted into an existing clan and began using that group's established shield.
Granting authority
The Sejm, which was the Polish parliament, held the power to grant noble status and the right to bear arms.
How they got arms
Families typically received their coat of arms through a formal act of ennoblement granted by the Sejm for distinguished service.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Crown Metrica, which served as the central archive for state documents starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Poland.
Origin & History of the Jakubowski Family in Poland
The surname Jakubowski is a classic example of a Polish toponymic name, which means it was originally derived from a specific location. In the Polish language, the suffix "-owski" typically indicates that a family originated from or held land in a place named Jakubowo or a similar variation based on the name Jakub. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family was firmly established in the Mazovia region. This area was historically significant as the heartland of the Polish nobility and a center for agricultural development. Living in Mazovia during the 1740s meant that the family was likely part of the local social structure that navigated the complex political shifts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. As the name spread, it became a marker of regional identity, connecting the family to the fertile plains and the distinct cultural traditions that defined the Mazovian landscape during that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Yaakov
Hebrew for he who follows or supplants.
This name
JakubowskiA locational surname denoting someone who originated from a place named Jakubowo or Jakubów.
also spelled
Jakubowsky
Yakubovski
Jacobowski
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohl, Johann Georg, Reisen in den Alpen, 1849
Wopfner, Hermann, Die Besiedlung der Alpen, 1937
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster 1744
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
axeThe execution of military duty
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
axeThe execution of military duty
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
