A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lustig family of Austria.
Reg. 8115 · Austrian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'or à une tour d'azur, aj. et ouv. de sa., soutenue de la base du quartier; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à trois étoiles mal-ordonnées d'or. Cq. cour. C.: la tour, entre un vol coupé, à dextre d'or sur azur, à sen. d'or sur gu. L. conformes aux émaux du vol.”
AustriaVienne, c. 1884
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Map of Austria showing where the Lustig arms are recorded
The Lustig arms were recorded in Vienne, c. 1884.
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
Vienne
Town
Vienne
First recorded
1884
Granting Authority for the Lustig Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Austria when the Lustig 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 Lustig Family in Austria
The surname Lustig originates from the German language and translates to mean cheerful, merry, or pleasant. It was historically used as a descriptive nickname for a person with a joyful personality or a lively disposition. By the late 19th century, families bearing this name were well-established in the vibrant urban center of Vienna. Records confirm that members of the family were living in the city by 1884, a time when Vienna was a major cultural and intellectual hub of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During this period, many families with names like Lustig contributed to the city's growth in areas such as commerce, trade, and the arts. The name reflects a long tradition of identifying individuals by their character traits, which helped families maintain a distinct identity as they navigated the changing social landscape of Central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lust
A Middle High German term referring to pleasure, joy, or desire.
This name
LustigAn occupational or descriptive surname for a cheerful, merry, or pleasant person.
also spelled
Lustig
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
Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv, Meldezettel der Wiener Polizei, 1884
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
