A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lamphere family of Austria.
Reg. 0540 · Austrian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lambGentleness, patience and faith
churchFaith, and the endowment of a house of God
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. à la bande d'or, ch. d'un agneau courant d'arg. et acc. de deux églises du même, flanquées à dextre d'un clocher. Cq. cour. C.: un agneau iss. d'arg. L. d'or et de gu.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Lamphere arms are recorded
The Lamphere 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 Lamphere 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 Lamphere 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 Lamphere Family in Austria
The family name Lamphere is deeply rooted in the mountainous region of Tyrol, where ancestors were documented living as early as 1772. During this period, the name was closely tied to the rugged alpine landscape of what is now modern-day Austria and northern Italy. Families in this area often lived in small, tight-knit communities that relied on farming and trade routes through the high mountain passes. Because Tyrol served as a vital crossroads between Germanic and Italian cultures, the name likely evolved as a reflection of the diverse linguistic influences found in the region. These early members of the family were part of a resilient population that navigated the complex political and social changes of the late eighteenth century while maintaining strong ties to their local alpine heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lamprecht
Derived from the Germanic elements for bright and shining light.
This name
LamphereAn Anglicized variation of a Germanic personal name signifying a bright or illustrious leader.
also spelled
Lampart
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tauf-, Heirats- und Sterbebücher der Pfarreien in Tirol
Huter, Franz, Tiroler Urkundenbuch, 1937
Obermair, Hannes, Bozen Süd – Bolzano Nord: Schriftlichkeit und urkundliche Überlieferung der Stadt Bozen bis 1500, 2005
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lambGentleness, patience and faith
churchFaith, and the endowment of a house of God
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lambGentleness, patience and faith
churchFaith, and the endowment of a house of God
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
