From Ivan von Bojnicic: Adel etc, Nuernberg 1899, page 115 Matkovich (Matkovic') The crest from the document 1649; Michael von MATKOVICH, lector at Canon etc A family originating in Croatia but later found also in Weissenburg, Raab, Zala etc. Written also: MATKOVITS, MATTKOVICH. Comment: the picture of the coat of arms shows a checkerboard and over it a bird, probably the eagle