A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Yurkovich family of Austria.
Reg. 9211 · Austrian
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Coupé: au 1 parti: a. de gu. à une arène, bâtie de blocs de pierre, soutenue d'une terrasse de sin.; b. d'azur à un bastion bâti de blocs de pierre, soutenu d'une terrasse de sin.; au 2 d'arg. à six canons et un obusier au nat., posés en fasces, rangés en bande. Cq. cour. C.: un senestrochère, posé sur le coude, paré d'une étoffe brunâtre, rebr. d'or, la main de carn. brandissant un sabre au nat. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Yurkovich arms are recorded
The Yurkovich arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
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
1772
Granting Authority for the Yurkovich 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 Yurkovich 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 Yurkovich Family in Austria
The family name Yurkovich is a patronymic surname, which means it was originally derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root of the name is Yuri, a Slavic variation of George, combined with a suffix that denotes descent or belonging to a specific household. By the year 1772, records confirm that members of the family were established in the Tyrol region. This area, located in the heart of the Alps, served as a vital crossroads for trade and migration between Germanic and Slavic populations. Families living in this mountainous territory often worked as skilled laborers, farmers, or craftsmen who adapted to the harsh climate and rugged terrain. As the family spread through the region, the spelling of the name likely shifted to match local dialects and official record-keeping styles, eventually solidifying into the version used today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Juraj
A Greek name meaning farmer or worker of the earth.
This name
YurkovichA Slavic patronymic surname meaning son of George or son of the farmer.
also spelled
Yurkovic
Yurkovich
Jurkovich
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohn, Pavel. Die slawische Besiedlung der Alpenregion. 1998
Tiroler Landesarchiv. Tiroler Steuerkataster und Grundbücher. 1772
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
