A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Steeby family of Austria.
Reg. 5608 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. plein, chapé de sa. à deux demi-vols d'or; au 2 de gu. au lion ramp., br. sur l'arg. du 1, de l'un en l'autre, soutenu d'un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin. et tenant de ses pattes un faisceau des licteurs, au nat. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1o un vol cont., d'or et de sa.: l. d'or et de sa.; 2o le lion de l'écu, iss.; l. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1779
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Map of Austria showing where the Steeby arms are recorded
The Steeby arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1779.
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
1779
Granting Authority for the Steeby 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 Steeby 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 Steeby Family in Austria
The family name Steeby finds its historical roots in the rugged Alpine region of Tyrol, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1779. In this mountainous area, surnames often evolved from nicknames, local geography, or the specific trade of an ancestor. The name likely emerged as a localized variation of German or Tyrolean naming conventions, reflecting the linguistic blend of the region. Families in 18th-century Tyrol typically lived in tight-knit rural communities where they relied on agriculture, forestry, or artisanal crafts to survive the harsh winters. As the family grew, members likely moved through the valleys of the Eastern Alps, eventually carrying their name across borders as they sought new opportunities in changing European landscapes. This migration pattern was common for families of that era who were looking to establish farms or businesses in growing towns.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Stiebe
A Middle High German term referring to a stick or staff.
This name
SteebyAn occupational or descriptive name for a person who carried a staff or lived near a prominent pole.
also spelled
Steb
Stebe
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Tauf-, Heirats- und Sterbebücher (1779)
Huter, Franz, Tiroler Urkundenbuch, 1937
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lionCourage, strength and royalty
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
