A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schoeller family of Austria.
Reg. 3890 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
vol / wingsSwiftness and protection
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“d'or, tenant la gerbe de l'écu posée sur son épaule; entre un vol coupé, à dextre de gu. sur arg., à sen. d'or sur sa. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Schoeller arms are recorded
The Schoeller 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 Schoeller 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 Schoeller 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 Schoeller Family in Austria
The surname Schoeller is deeply rooted in the history of the Tyrol region, where the family established a notable presence by the late eighteenth century. The name is derived from the Middle High German word *schuoller*, which historically referred to a student or a scholar. This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely held roles as educated individuals or teachers within their local communities. By 1772, the family had become well-integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Alpine landscape. During this era, many families with this name were involved in trade and the emerging industrial sectors that defined the region. Their transition from scholarly pursuits to active participation in regional commerce helped the family build a lasting reputation across central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Scholle
A clod of earth or a lump of soil.
This name
SchoellerAn occupational name for a farmer or someone who worked on a clod of earth.
also spelled
Scholler
Scholer
Sholler
Related arms
Scholervariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohl, Wilhelm, Die Schoeller: Eine Industriefamilie, 1994
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Familiennamen und ihre Herkunft, 1988
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Verzeichnis der Tiroler Gewerbetreibenden im 18. Jahrhundert, Series: Gewerbeakten
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wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
vol / wingsSwiftness and protection
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
vol / wingsSwiftness and protection
