A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schrimpf family of Austria.
Reg. 5813 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tranché: au 1 de gu. à une licorne saillante d'arg.; au 2 de sa. à la bande d'or. Cq. cour. C.: la licorne, iss., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'or sur sa., à sen. d'arg. sur gu. L. conformes aux émaux des prob. - Ou: Tranché: au 1 de sa. à une licorne saillante d'arg.; au 2 bandé d'arg. et de gu., de quatre pièces. Cq. cour. C.: la licorne, iss., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'or sur sa., à sen. d'arg. sur gu. L. conformes aux émaux des prob.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Schrimpf arms are recorded
The Schrimpf 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 Schrimpf 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 Schrimpf 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 Schrimpf Family in Austria
The family name Schrimpf originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, with deep roots tied to the mountainous landscape of Tyrol. By the year 1772, records confirm that members of the Schrimpf family were well-established residents within this alpine territory. The name itself is thought to be derived from Middle High German terms related to physical stature or specific personality traits, which was a common way to distinguish families in small village communities during that era. Life for these early ancestors likely revolved around the challenges of high-altitude farming and the seasonal rhythms of the mountain valleys. As the family grew, they became part of the intricate social fabric of the region, contributing to the local economy and the unique cultural identity of the Tyrolean people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schrimp
A Middle High German term referring to a shrimp or small crustacean.
This name
SchrimpfA nickname likely used to describe a person of small stature or thin build.
also spelled
Schrympf
Schrimf
Shrimpf
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
