A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lipke family of Austria.
Reg. 8951 · Austrian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Coupé d'azur sur sa.: à une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, posée en pal, br. sur le coupé, acc. de trois étoiles d'arg., rangées en chef. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º trois pl. d'aut., une d'azur entre deux d'arg.; 2º trois pl. d'aut., une de sa. entre deux d'or; 1. d'or et de sa.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Lipke arms are recorded
The Lipke 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 Lipke 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 Lipke 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 Lipke Family in Austria
The family name Lipke is deeply rooted in the linguistic traditions of Central Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname or a shortened form of a Slavic given name. By the late 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the mountainous region of Tyrol. During this period, the area was part of the Habsburg Monarchy, and families often moved through these alpine valleys to pursue work in agriculture, mining, or trade. The name reflects the cultural blending common in the borderlands between Germanic and Slavic populations, where names were frequently adapted to fit local dialects. As the family settled in Tyrol by 1772, they became part of a complex social landscape defined by village life and the strict administrative record-keeping of the Austrian Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Philippos
Ancient Greek for lover of horses.
This name
LipkeA diminutive form of Philip, indicating a descendant or follower of one named Philip.
also spelled
Lipke
Lypka
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 Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster 1772
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swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
