A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blum family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 8697 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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)
“D'azur à neuf roses d'arg, 3, 3, 2 et 1. Cq. cour. C.: un buste d'homme, posé de profil, hab. d'un parti d'arg. et d'azur, les revers de l'un à l'autre, coiffé d'un bonnet d'azur, retr. d'arg.”
GermanyHan, c. 1765
Where the Blum Arms Were Recorded
Han
Map of Germany showing where the Blum arms are recorded
The Blum arms were recorded in Han, c. 1765.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Blum arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Blum Family in Germany
The surname Blum is a classic example of a German topographic or descriptive name, derived from the Middle High German word for flower. During the medieval period, such names were often adopted by individuals who lived near a specific landmark or possessed a notable characteristic that neighbors used to identify them. By the time the family was established in the town of Han in 1765, the name had been in use for several centuries across various German-speaking regions. Families like the Blums in Han were typically part of the local agrarian or artisan classes, living in small, tight-knit communities where family identity was closely tied to land ownership and local church records. These early ancestors were likely subject to the shifting political boundaries of the Holy Roman Empire, which influenced how their names were recorded in parish registers and tax documents. Their presence in Han during the mid-18th century reflects a period of relative stability where families often remained in the same village for generations, passing down their trade and their name through local community life.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'azur à une plante tigée et feuillée de sin., fleurie de trois giroflées mal-ordonnées de gu., bout. d'or et posée sur un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin.; l'écu bordé d'or. C.: un vieillard iss., hab. d'azur, rebr. d'or, au rabat du même, coiffé d'un bonnet albanais d'azur, retr. d'or, la main sen. appuyée sur la hanche, et tenant de sa main dextre la plante fleurie de l'écu. L. d'or et d'azur.”
BadenArgovie · Baden, c. 1745
Where the Blum Arms Were Recorded
Baden
Map of Switzerland showing where the Blum arms are recorded
The Blum arms were recorded in Baden, c. 1745.
Baden was south-western German country along the Rhine, divided among many small landowners and market towns. So many households held ground there that the region produced a great many 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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Baden.
Origin & History of the Blum Family in Switzerland
The surname Blum has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with historical records placing members of the family in the Swiss canton of Aargau and the nearby territory of Baden by the mid-18th century. The name is derived from the Middle High German word for flower, which was often used as a descriptive nickname for a person who lived near a garden or possessed a pleasant personality. By 1745, families bearing this name were well-established in the rural landscapes of Baden, where they primarily worked as farmers and skilled craftspeople. Because Switzerland and the surrounding border regions were centers of trade and migration, the Blum family likely moved between these areas to find work or better farmland. Over time, these early ancestors helped shape the local communities through their participation in village life and their contributions to the regional economy. Their presence in these areas reflects a long history of families settling in the fertile valleys of the Rhine River, where they maintained their identity for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blume
A Middle High German term referring to a flower or blossom.
This name
BlumA topographic name for someone living near a flower-rich area or a nickname for a delicate person.
also spelled
Blumm
Blume
Blom
Bloom
Related arms
Blomvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Hessisches Staatsarchiv Marburg, Kirchenbücher der Pfarrei Han (Parish registers of Han), 1765
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
