A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Skarzynski family of Austria.
Reg. 4744 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à une étoile d'or; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à une tête de lion d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un demi-vol cont. aux armes du 1; 2° un demi-vol aux armes du 2.”
GaliciaGalicia, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Skarzynski arms are recorded
The Skarzynski arms were recorded in Galicia, c. 1772.
Galicia was eastern country of large estates and small farming villages, held by families who had been there for a very long time. Land was what entitled a family to arms, and land there rarely changed hands.
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
Galicia
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Skarzynski 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 Skarzynski 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 Galicia.
Origin & History of the Skarzynski Family in Austria
The Skarzynski family name originates from the Polish region of Mazovia and is tied to the village of Skarzyn. During the eighteenth century, members of the family established a notable presence in the province of Galicia, which became part of the Austrian Empire in 1772. At that time, the family belonged to the landed gentry and played active roles in local administration and regional politics. As the borders of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth shifted, many families from the noble class moved into the newly formed Austrian territories to maintain their social standing and manage their estates. By settling in Galicia, the Skarzynski family integrated into the complex bureaucratic system of the Habsburg monarchy while preserving their cultural identity and ancestral traditions. This transition marked a significant chapter in their history as they adapted to life under a new imperial government while continuing to serve as influential figures within their local communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Skarż
Derived from the Polish word for treasure or a complaint.
This name
SkarzynskiA topographic or habitational name referring to someone from the village of Skarżyn.
also spelled
Skwarczynsky
Skwarczynskie
Skwarchinski
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Boniecki, Adam. Herbarz Polski: Wiadomości historyczno-genealogiczne o rodach szlacheckich. 1908
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lionCourage, strength and royalty
