Map of Austria showing where the Rüll arms are recorded
The Rüll arms were recorded in Vienne, 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
Vienne
Town
Vienne
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Rüll 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 Rüll 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 Rüll Family in Austria
The family name Rüll is deeply rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a shortened form of a longer given name. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Vienne, which was a significant cultural and administrative hub at the time. Records confirm that members of the Rüll family were living there by 1772, participating in the daily life and professional activities of this bustling urban center. During this period, families with this name often worked in skilled trades or local administration, helping to build the infrastructure of the region. As they moved through these historical landscapes, the family name became a lasting marker of their heritage and their integration into the social fabric of their community.
Rüll Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Rudolf
Derived from Germanic elements meaning famous wolf.
This name
RüllA diminutive or pet form of names starting with Rud-, signifying a renowned or glorious wolf.
also spelled
Rul
Rool
Ruel
Rulle
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv, Magistrat der Stadt Wien, Untertanen- und Bürgeraufnahmen
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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