A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Siegler family of Austria.
Reg. 1480 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseReadiness to serve king and country
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une tête et col de cheval d'or, percée au-dessus de l'oeil d'une pique d'arg., en bande, le fer en haut. Cq. cour. C.: un bras, arm. d'arg., la main de carn. tenant une épée d'arg., en barre. L. d'or et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1560
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Map of Austria showing where the Siegler arms are recorded
The Siegler arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1560.
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
1560
Granting Authority for the Siegler Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
1556–1564
Reigning in Austria when the Siegler 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 Siegler Family in Austria
The surname Siegler traces its roots back to the mountainous region of Tyrol, where family members were documented as early as 1560. The name is occupational in origin, derived from the Middle High German word *sigel*, which refers to a seal or a signet. Historically, this suggests that the earliest ancestors bearing this name likely served as seal-bearers, clerks, or officials responsible for authenticating important documents with wax seals. Living in the Alpine environment of Tyrol, these individuals were often integrated into the local administrative or legal structures of the time. Over the centuries, the family name spread from these high-altitude communities into broader German-speaking territories, reflecting the movement of people who held specialized roles in record-keeping and governance.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Siegel
A seal or signet used for authenticating documents.
This name
SieglerAn occupational surname for a seal maker or someone who worked with official seals.
also spelled
Siegler
Eberswald
Zeegler debersvald
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der Deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Tiroler Landesarchiv. Tiroler Steuerkataster und Personenstandsregister. 1560
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horseReadiness to serve king and country
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
horseReadiness to serve king and country
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
