A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Tautz family of Austria.
Reg. 7411 · Austrian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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.: au 1 d'arg. au lion d'or, tenant une épée; au 2 tiercé en fasce: d'or, de sa. et de gu.; au 3 d'azur à un château sommé de trois tours, au nat.; au 4 d'arg. à un bras arm., la main tenant une épée, le tout au nat. C.: trois pl. d'aut.: de sa., de gu. et d'or. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et de sa.”
Austriac. 1536
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Map of Austria showing where the Tautz arms are recorded
The Tautz arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1536.
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
1536
Granting Authority for the Tautz Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles V
Sovereign of the period
Charles V
1519–1556
Reigning in Austria when the Tautz 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 Tautz Family in Austria
The family name Tautz is deeply rooted in the Alpine region of Tyrol, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1536. During the sixteenth century, this area was a vital crossroads for trade and mining, which likely influenced the movement and social standing of the family. The name itself is believed to be a variation of Germanic personal names, often evolving from short forms of longer, traditional names used in the Middle Ages. As the family established itself in the rugged landscape of the Tyrol, they were likely involved in the local agricultural or artisanal communities that defined the mountain valleys. Over time, the name became a permanent marker of their lineage, reflecting the linguistic shifts and cultural identity of the German-speaking populations living in the heart of the Alps.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Teut
Derived from the Germanic word for people or folk.
This name
TautzA topographic or habitational name referring to someone from a place associated with the people.
also spelled
Tautz von Tauen
Tautz-Tauenstein
Tautz Edler
Tauts Edle von Tauenstine
Tautz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bauer, Werner, Die Besiedlung der Tiroler Täler, 1978
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Verzeichnis der Tiroler Steuerlisten, 1536
Wolfsgruber, Cölestin, Geschichte der katholischen Kirche in Tirol, 1882
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
