A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Salminen family of Austria.
Reg. 2324 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à un rocher de trois pics au nat., mouv. de la p., le pic de milieu sommé d'une couronne d'or, surm. d'un senestrochère paré de gu., la main de carn. tenant une plume à écrire d'arg., et surm. d'une étoile d'or; au 2 coupé: a. d'or à l'aigle de sa., languée de gu., cour. d'or; b. de gu. à deux barres d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: une colombe ess. d'arg., tenant en son bec un rameau d'olivier de sin. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'or et de sa.”
AustriaTransylvanie, c. 1814
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Map of Austria showing where the Salminen arms are recorded
The Salminen arms were recorded in Transylvanie, c. 1814.
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
Town
Transylvanie
First recorded
1814
Granting Authority for the Salminen 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 Salminen 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 Salminen Family in Austria
The surname Salminen is deeply rooted in the Finnish language, where it is derived from the word "salmi," meaning a strait or a narrow channel of water. Historically, this name was often given to families who lived near such geographical features, as Finnish naming traditions frequently drew inspiration from the surrounding landscape. While the name is distinctly Finnish in its linguistic origin, the presence of family members in the Tyrol region by 1814 suggests a history of migration and movement across Europe during the early nineteenth century. This period was marked by significant political upheaval and shifting borders, which likely encouraged individuals to travel far from their ancestral homes in the Nordic regions. By settling in the mountainous terrain of the Alps, these early family members bridged the gap between their northern heritage and the diverse cultures of Central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Salmi
A Finnish word referring to a narrow strait or sound.
This name
SalminenA locative surname denoting someone who lived near a narrow strait or inlet.
also spelled
Salman
Salmin
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Pirjo Mikkonen and Sirkka Paikkala, Sukunimet, 2000
Kustaa Vilkuna, Etunimet, 2007
National Archives of Finland, Henkikirjat (Census records)
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
