A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Winebrenner family of Austria.
Reg. 3810 · Austrian, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'or à l'aigle de sa.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. au lion d'arg., celui du 3 cont.; au 4 d'or à la barre d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles du champ. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° le lion du 3, iss., entre un vol de sa.; l. d'or et de sa; 2° l'aigle; l. d'or et d'azur; 3° trois pl. d'aut., une de gu. entre deux d'arg.; l. d'arg. et de gu. S.: à dextre un lion reg. d'or, à sen. un griffon reg. d'or.”
AustriaVienne, c. 1768
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Map of Austria showing where the Winebrenner arms are recorded
The Winebrenner arms were recorded in Vienne, c. 1768.
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
1768
Granting Authority for the Winebrenner 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 Winebrenner 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 Winebrenner Family in Austria
The surname Winebrenner is rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive occupational name. The name is derived from the German words "Wein," meaning wine, and "brenner," meaning burner or distiller. This suggests that early ancestors were likely involved in the production of spirits or the operation of a wine press. By 1768, records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Vienne. This area, located along the Rhône River in modern-day France, was a historical crossroads for trade and migration. Families with this name often moved across borders during the eighteenth century to seek new economic opportunities or to escape the political instability common in Central Europe at the time. Over the generations, the family transitioned from their traditional trades to become part of the broader agricultural and merchant classes that helped shape the local communities where they settled.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Weinbrenner
German for wine burner or distiller.
This name
WinebrennerAn occupational surname for someone who distilled wine or produced brandy.
also spelled
Weinbrener
Wainbrenner
Wynbrener
Winbrenner
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bach, Adolf. Deutsche Namenkunde. 1952
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
