We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The family name Luttwitz-kerstan is a COMPOSITE surname of the surname Luttwitz, which appears first, and kerstan.
The surname Luttwitz-kerstan is GERMANIZED SLAVIC and is probably of JEWISH origin, as surnames containing the particles ITZ or ITSCH usually are.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Luttwitz-kerstan:
1) The origin of the family name Luttwitz-kerstan.
2) The meaning of the family name Luttwitz-kerstan.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Luttwitz-kerstan.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Luttwitz-kerstan.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Luttwitz-kerstan:
* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility
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The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Luttwitz-kerstan are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Luttwitz-kerstan, arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Luttwitz-kerstan, and origin for the family name Luttwitz-kerstan, nobiliary titles of the family name Luttwitz-kerstan and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Luttwitz-kerstan appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.
The family crest and coat of arms of Luttwitz-kerstan appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Luttwitz-kerstan alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Luttwitz-kerstan, most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Luttwitz-kerstan, and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Luttwitz-kerstan.One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
2) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
3) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* WALL: The Wall represents the Noble Heart of the Knight, in which no betrayal or disloyalty can enter.
* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.
* STAG: The Stag symbolizes Effortless Courage, which draws and recovers energy even on the most adverse occasions.
* RAVEN: The Raven is a symbol of the Bold and Courageous Spirit that risks itself in defense of its benefactors.
* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.
* PANELA: The Panelas are figures similar to a heart and are a symbol of Vigilant Vassal.
* GRAPE: The Grapes symbolizes Liberality, felicity, and peace; also, association with wine-making.
* CROSS: The Cross symbolizes the sword of the Knights, to whom this piece was granted when they returned from combat with their sword dyed in enemy blood. The Cross was also taken as a teaching by most of the Crusaders.
* The family name Luttwitz-kerstan appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Luttwitz-kerstan as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Luttwitz-kerstan
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