A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barsan family of Denmark.
Reg. 7519 · Danish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
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)
“D'arg. au tronc d'arbre au nat., surm. d'une rose à six feuilles de gu., et deux épées d'arg., garnies d'or, passées en saut., br. sur le tronc. C.: les épées en saut.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Barsan Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Barsan arms are recorded
The Barsan 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 Barsan 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 Barsan Family in Denmark
The family name Barsan has deep roots in the historical landscape of Sjælland, Denmark, where records confirm the presence of early family members as far back as 1722. During this period, the region was characterized by a strict social structure where most people lived in small, rural farming communities. Families often identified themselves through their local parish, and the name Barsan likely emerged as a way to distinguish specific households within these tight-knit agricultural villages. Because surnames were not as standardized as they are today, the name was passed down through generations as a marker of local identity and ancestral connection to the land. By studying the church records from this era, we can see that the early Barsan family members were active participants in the social and religious life of their local parishes, helping to shape the history of the region through their daily work and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bartholomaeus
Aramaic name meaning son of Talmai or son of furrows.
This name
BarsanA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Bartholomew, signifying descendant of the son of Talmai.
also spelled
Barsane
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Rigsarkivet (Danish National Archives), Kirkebøger (Parish Registers), Sjælland Stift
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
