Map of Austria showing where the Warfel arms are recorded
The Warfel arms were recorded in Vienne, c. 1772.
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
Vienne
Town
Vienne
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Warfel 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 Warfel 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 Warfel Family in Austria
The family name Warfel is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Vienne department in France, where records confirm the presence of the family as early as 1772. During this period, the region was characterized by a strong agricultural economy and a rigid social structure that defined the lives of its inhabitants. Families like the Warfels often lived in small, tight-knit rural communities where they were closely tied to the land and local parish life. As the eighteenth century progressed, the family likely navigated the significant political and social shifts that eventually led to the French Revolution. By maintaining a consistent presence in the region, the early members of the Warfel family contributed to the local labor force and the long-term cultural development of the Vienne area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Werfel
Derived from the Middle High German word for a spinning top.
This name
WarfelAn occupational name for a maker or seller of spinning tops or similar wooden toys.
also spelled
Wurffel
Vurfel
Werfel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Vienne, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
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