A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Liebman family of Austria.
Reg. 3411 · Austrian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. au lion d'or, supp. de sa patte dextre un trèfle de sin.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à une ancre d'arg. Sur le tout d'arg. à un mur crén. de gu., sommé d'une tour du même et soutenu d'une terrasse de sin. Cq. cour. C.: l'édifice du surtout, entre un vol coupé, à dextre d'arg. sur azur, à sen. de gu. sur arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur [V. Rast auf Faal.]”
Austriac. 1830
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Map of Austria showing where the Liebman arms are recorded
The Liebman arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1830.
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
1830
Granting Authority for the Liebman Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1804–1835
Reigning in Austria when the Liebman 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 Liebman Family in Austria
The surname Liebman is rooted in the German language, where it translates literally to "dear man" or "beloved man." Historically, this name functioned as a term of endearment or a personal nickname before it evolved into a formal family surname during the era when hereditary names became standard across Europe. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the Liebman family were established in the Tyrol region. This area, located in the heart of the Alps, served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between Germanic and Italian populations. Families living in this mountainous territory often worked in agriculture, local crafts, or regional commerce, adapting their lives to the rugged landscape and the shifting political borders of the Austrian Empire. The presence of the name in Tyrol by 1830 reflects a long-standing history of families who settled in these alpine valleys and contributed to the unique social fabric of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lieb
Germanic word meaning dear, beloved, or pleasant.
This name
LiebmanA person who is beloved or a man who is dear to others.
also spelled
Liebman
Lyebmann
Leebman
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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Standesausweise der Tiroler Bevölkerung, 1830
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
