Map of Austria showing where the Rempel arms are recorded
The Rempel arms were recorded in Steyer Styrie, c. 1772.
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
Steyer
Town
Steyer Styrie
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Rempel 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 Rempel 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 Rempel Family in Austria
The family name Rempel is rooted in the Low German linguistic tradition, likely originating as a short form or nickname derived from the name Reinhard or similar Germanic personal names. By the late 18th century, members of the family were established in the region of Steyer, which was part of the Vistula Delta in what is now Poland. During this period, many families with this name were part of a community of Mennonite settlers who moved from the Netherlands and Prussia to farm the fertile marshlands. These early settlers were known for their skill in land reclamation and agriculture, which allowed them to build stable lives in a challenging environment. As the family grew, they maintained a strong cultural identity tied to their religious beliefs and their unique dialect, which helped them preserve their history as they eventually migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rumpel
A Middle High German term referring to a noisy or rumbling person.
This name
RempelAn occupational or descriptive nickname for someone who is boisterous or makes loud noises.
also spelled
Rumpell
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Penner, Horst. Die ost- und westpreußischen Mennoniten in ihrem religiösen und sozialen Leben in den letzten Jahrhunderten. 1978
Schapansky, Henry. Mennonite Migrations (and the Old Colony, Russia). 2006
State Archives in Gdańsk (Archiwum Państwowe w Gdańsku), Mennonite Church Records of the Vistula Delta
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