A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kummerer family of Austria.
Reg. 3258 · Austrian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à un mont de six coupeaux de sin., mouv. de la p.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à deux fasces d'arg. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un lion iss. et cont. d'or, tenant de sa patte sen. une épée d'arg., garnie d'or; 2° le mont, entre deux prob. aux armes du 2. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Kummerer arms are recorded
The Kummerer 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 Kummerer 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 Kummerer 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 Kummerer Family in Austria
The surname Kummerer is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. It is derived from the Middle High German word *kummerer*, which historically referred to a person who managed the financial affairs or the treasury of a local official or a monastery. By the time the family was firmly established in the Tyrol region in 1772, the name had become a well-recognized identifier for individuals who held positions of administrative responsibility within their communities. Living in the rugged landscape of the Alps, these early family members likely served as stewards or clerks who handled the accounts for local estates or church properties. Over time, the name transitioned from a specific job title into a permanent family name that was passed down through generations, reflecting the family's long-standing role in the management and record-keeping of their mountain home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
kummern
To worry, grieve, or be concerned about something.
This name
KummererAn occupational or descriptive term for someone who is sorrowful, anxious, or burdened by cares.
also spelled
Kummerer Kummersperg
Kummerer von Kummersperg
Kummersperg
Kumerer de Kumersperg
Kummerer
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
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
