A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boberg family of Germany.
Reg. 4330 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois fasces d'arg.; au chev. d'azur, br. sur le tout et acc. en p. d'une étoile du sec. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut., celle du milieu de sa., ch. de l'étoile de l'écu; les deux autres d'arg. L.: de gu., d'azur et d'arg.”
GermanyHan, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Boberg arms are recorded
The Boberg 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 Boberg 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 Boberg Family in Germany
The family name Boberg is a classic example of a topographic surname, which means it was originally derived from the physical features of the landscape where the first family members lived. In the Swedish language, the name combines the words "bo," meaning a dwelling or farm, and "berg," meaning a mountain or hill. This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely settled near a prominent highland or a fortified homestead. By 1765, records confirm that the family was well-established in the Han region. During this period, families often took their names from the specific geography of their local parish to distinguish themselves from others in the community. As the family grew, they maintained their connection to these rural roots, eventually carrying the name forward as they moved into different trades and regions throughout the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bo-berg
Derived from the Old Norse word for dwelling and mountain.
This name
BobergA topographic name for someone living near a mountain dwelling or farm.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Hellquist, Elof. Svensk etymologisk ordbok. 1922
National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet). Kyrkoarkiv, Födelse- och dopböcker
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
