A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bang family of Denmark.
Reg. 6285 · Danish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'or à une rose de gu., sur azur au croiss. figuré montant d'arg.; à la fasce d'arg., br. sur le coupé, ch. de trois étoiles (5) d'or. C.: une palme, feuillée de six feuilles recourbées. T.: deux anges.”
Denmarkc. 1517
Where the Bang Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Bang arms are recorded
The Bang arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1517.
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.
Christian II of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Christian II of Denmark
1513–1523
Reigning in Denmark when the Bang 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 Bang Family in Denmark
The history of the Bang family in Denmark is deeply rooted in the landscape of Zealand, where early records confirm their presence by the year 1517. The name itself is believed to be a descriptive nickname derived from the Old Norse word bang, which refers to a loud noise, a hammer blow, or a sense of restlessness. During the sixteenth century, the family began to establish themselves within the social and professional structures of the region, often engaging in roles that required literacy and administrative skill. As the family grew, they became well-known figures in local church and academic life, moving from their initial base in Zealand to influence various parts of the country. This transition from a localized family group to a wider network of professionals helped solidify the name as a prominent part of Danish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
banga
Old Norse verb meaning to strike, beat, or hammer.
This name
BangA nickname for a blacksmith or a person with a forceful personality.
also spelled
Bange
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
