A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bagge family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6077 · Danish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. à la fasce d'arg., ch. de trois feuilles de tilleul sans tiges, de sin. C.: deux prob., coupées alt. d'azur et d'arg.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Bagge Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Bagge arms are recorded
The Bagge arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Denmark when the Bagge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Bagge Family in Denmark
The family name Bagge has deep roots in the Danish landscape, with historical records confirming the presence of family members on the island of Sjaelland as early as 1722. The name itself is thought to originate from an Old Norse nickname, which likely described a person’s physical build or a specific personality trait. During the early eighteenth century, families in Denmark often lived in rural farming communities where they were closely tied to the local parish church and the land they cultivated. As the name became established in the Sjaelland region, it was passed down through generations of laborers and craftsmen who helped shape the local economy. By studying these early parish records, historians can trace how the family integrated into the social structure of the Danish countryside long before modern naming laws were fully standardized.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. a griffin ramp. erm. betw. three cinquefoils or”
NorfolkNorfolk, c. 1566
Where the Bagge Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Bagge arms are recorded
The Bagge arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1566.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in Denmark when the Bagge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Bagge Family in England
The surname Bagge has deep roots in the English county of Norfolk, where historical records confirm the family was well-established by the year 1566. The name itself is thought to be of Old Norse or Old English origin, likely functioning as a descriptive nickname for a person who carried a bag or perhaps a merchant who traveled with goods. During the sixteenth century, families with this name were often involved in local trade and agriculture, which allowed them to become prominent members of their rural communities. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the local governance and social life of Norfolk, often appearing in parish registers and land records that document their steady influence over several generations. This presence in the East of England suggests that the Bagge family was part of the hardworking class that helped shape the regional economy during the Tudor period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baggi
Old Norse term referring to a pack, bundle, or burden.
This name
BaggeA nickname for a person who carried a heavy pack or was stout in build.
also spelled
Bag
Baggee
Baga
Baggs
Related arms
Bagvariant spelling
Baggsvariant spelling
Baguevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Danish National Archives (Rigsarkivet), Kirkebøger for Sjællands Stift
Danish National Archives (Rigsarkivet), Folketællinger 1787
Nielsen, Oluf, Olddanske Personnavne, 1883
Karker, Allan, Dansk Navneleksikon, 1994
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
leafHappiness and abundance
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
leafHappiness and abundance
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
cinquefoilHope and joy
