A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Petrino family of Austria.
Reg. 5320 · Austrian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
phoenixRebirth, and survival through fire
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un phénix au nat. enveloppé de flammes de gu., soutenu d'un tertre de sin.; au chef d'azur, ch. à dextre d'un soleil d'or, mouv. de l'angle, et à sen. d'une étoile du même. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° une étoile d'or, entre un vol coupé alt. d'or et d'azur; 2° le phénix, enveloppé de flammes; 3° une étoile d'or, entre un vol coupé alt. d'azur et d'arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
GaliciaGalicia, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Petrino arms are recorded
The Petrino arms were recorded in Galicia, c. 1772.
Galicia was eastern country of large estates and small farming villages, held by families who had been there for a very long time. Land was what entitled a family to arms, and land there rarely changed hands.
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
Galicia
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Petrino 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 Petrino 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 Galicia.
Origin & History of the Petrino Family in Austria
The Petrino family name traces its roots to the linguistic evolution of the name Peter, which was a common choice across Europe due to its religious significance. By the year 1772, historical records confirm that members of the Petrino family were firmly established in the region of Galicia. At that time, Galicia was a diverse territory under the administration of the Habsburg Monarchy following the first partition of Poland. Families in this area often lived in small rural communities or administrative centers, working as landowners, tradespeople, or local officials. Because the region was a crossroads for many different cultures and languages, the name Petrino likely adapted to the local dialect while maintaining its connection to its ancient origins. These early family members were part of a complex social landscape that required them to navigate shifting political borders and changing imperial laws throughout the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Petrus
Latin for stone or rock.
This name
PetrinoA diminutive form indicating a descendant or follower of Peter.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Davies, Norman, God's Playground: A History of Poland, 1981
Magocsi, Paul Robert, Galicia: A Historical Survey and Bibliographic Guide, 1983
Central State Historical Archives of Ukraine in Lviv, Fond 146: Galician Viceroyalty (Galizische Statthalterei), 1772–1918
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
phoenixRebirth, and survival through fire
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
phoenixRebirth, and survival through fire
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
