A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Macchio family of Austria.
Reg. 2152 · Austrian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Tranché: au 1 de gu. au lion d'or, tenant de ses pattes une fleur-de-lis d'arg.; au 2 d'azur au lion cont. d'arg., tenant de ses pattes une médaille d'or, suspendue à un ruban de gu. A la bande d'or, br. sur le tranché. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut.: de gu., d'arg. et d'azur. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1807
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Map of Austria showing where the Macchio arms are recorded
The Macchio arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1807.
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
1807
Granting Authority for the Macchio 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 Macchio 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 Macchio Family in Austria
The family name Macchio has deep roots in the Alpine region of Tyrol, where members of the family were documented as early as 1807. The name is believed to have Italian origins, likely derived from the word "macchia," which refers to a patch of scrubland or a thicket. During the early nineteenth century, the family established itself within the social and administrative structures of the Austrian Empire. Many individuals carrying this name held significant roles in the civil service and the military, reflecting a history of service to the state. As the family moved through the changing political landscapes of Central Europe, they maintained a reputation for professional dedication and administrative expertise. Their presence in Tyrol during this era highlights the historical connection between Italian linguistic roots and the broader cultural identity of the Austro-Hungarian borderlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
macchia
Italian term for a spot, stain, or thicket of brushwood.
This name
MacchioDerived from a topographic nickname for someone living near a thicket or woodland.
also spelled
Makio
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kaiserlich-Königliches Oesterreichisches Militär-Schematismus, Militär-Schematismus des österreichischen Kaiserthumes, 1820
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Standesbeschreibungen und Beamtenakten, 1807–1850
Wurzbach, Constant von, Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, 1867
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
