A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blaha family of Denmark.
Reg. 1005 · Danish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur plein; au 2 d'arg. à deux fasces d'azur. C.: une plume de paon au nat., entre deux prob. coupées alt. d'azur et d'arg., ornées chacune à l'ext. de trois plumes de paon, dont une dans l'embouchure.”
Denmarkc. 1722
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Map of Denmark showing where the Blaha arms are recorded
The Blaha 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 Blaha 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 Blaha Family in Denmark
The surname Blaha is traditionally associated with Slavic linguistic roots, often linked to the name Blažej, which serves as a variant of the name Blaise. While the name is most commonly found in regions like the Czech Republic and Slovakia, its presence in Sjælland by 1722 suggests a fascinating history of migration and cultural integration. During the early 18th century, laborers and craftsmen frequently moved across European borders to seek new opportunities in trade or agriculture. Families bearing this name likely navigated the social landscape of Denmark by adapting their traditional naming customs to fit the local administrative systems of the time. By settling in Sjælland, these early ancestors became part of the diverse demographic tapestry of the region, contributing to the local workforce and community life long before modern record-keeping became standardized.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blah
A Slavic term referring to someone who is pale or white.
This name
BlahaA descriptive surname for an individual with a light or fair complexion.
also spelled
Blae
Bla
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kruken, Kristoffer and Stemshaug, Ola. Norsk personnamnleksikon. 1995
Danish National Archives (Rigsarkivet). Kirkebøger for Sjællands Stift. 1722
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