A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rohman family of Austria.
Reg. 8423 · Austrian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à un château de deux tours au nat., aj. de sa., reliées par un mur crén. au nat., portillé aussi au nat. et aj. de sa.; au 2 de sa. plein. Cq. cour. C.: cinq pl. d'aut. de sa. L. d'or et de sa. [Issus du mariage morganatique du prince Frédéric Josias de Saxe-Cobourg-Saalfeld, mort le 26 fév. 1815, avec Thérèse Stroffek.]”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Rohman arms are recorded
The Rohman 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 Rohman 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 Rohman 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 Rohman Family in Austria
The family name Rohman has deep roots in the mountainous region of Tyrol, where ancestors were documented living as early as 1772. During this period, the name likely emerged as a descriptive identifier for people living near specific geographic features or working in traditional trades common to the Alpine landscape. Families in this area often lived in close-knit mountain communities, relying on agriculture and local craftsmanship to survive the harsh winters. Because Tyrol served as a vital crossroads for trade between northern and southern Europe, the Rohman family would have been part of a vibrant culture shaped by constant movement and exchange. Over generations, the name became a permanent marker of their identity, reflecting a long history of resilience and adaptation within the rugged terrain of the Austrian Alps.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Romanus
A person originating from the city of Rome.
This name
RohmanA variant of the name Roman, signifying a citizen of Rome.
also spelled
Roman
Rohman
Romann
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Steuerkataster 1772
Huter, Franz, Tiroler Urkundenbuch, 1937
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
