A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Stojanovic family of Austria.
Reg. 7452 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'azur à la bande d'arg., ch. de deux cornes d'abondance renv. d'or, posées dans le sens de la bande, l'ouverture en bas et versant des pommes, des grappes de raisins, des fleurs et des fruits, le tout au nat.; ladite bande acc. en chef d'un lévrier ramp. d'arg., coll. de gu., bordé et bouclé d'or, et en p. de cinq épis d'or, rangés sur une terrasse de sin. Cq. cour. C.: cinq épis d'or. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
GaliciaGalicia, c. 1789
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Map of Austria showing where the Stojanovic arms are recorded
The Stojanovic arms were recorded in Galicia, c. 1789.
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
1789
Granting Authority for the Stojanovic 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 Stojanovic 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 Stojanovic Family in Austria
The surname Stojanovic is a patronymic name, meaning it was originally formed by adding a suffix to the given name of a male ancestor. The root of the name is Stojan, which comes from the Slavic verb "stojati," meaning to stand or to remain. Historically, this name was often given to a child as a protective wish, with the hope that the boy would survive and remain healthy throughout his life. By 1789, records confirm that members of the Stojanovic family were established in the region of Galicia. During this period, the family likely functioned as part of the local agrarian or administrative social structure within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. As the family moved and settled in these territories, the name became a permanent marker of their lineage, passed down through generations to preserve their connection to their Slavic roots.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Stojan
Derived from the Slavic verb meaning to stand or remain.
This name
StojanovicA patronymic surname meaning son of the one who stands firm or endures.
also spelled
Stojanovic
Stoyanowicz
Stoyanovich
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Skok, Petar. Etimologijski rječnik hrvatskoga ili srpskoga jezika. 1971
Šimunović, Petar. Hrvatska prezimena: podrijetlo, značenje, rasprostranjenost. 2006
State Archives in Lviv (Derzhavnyi arkhiv Lvivskoi oblasti), Fond 146 (Galician Gubernium records)
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
