A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boller family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5206 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 pavots d'or, tigés du même, rangés en fasce. C.: une tête et col de cygne de gu., ornée le long du dos d'une crète d'or.”
SwabiaSwabia, c. 1765
Where the Boller Arms Were Recorded
Swabia
Map of Germany showing where the Boller arms are recorded
The Boller arms were recorded in Swabia, c. 1765.
Swabia was broken into a great many small territories in southern Germany, and each had its own landowners and its own leading townsmen. That fragmentation produced an unusual number of families with 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 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 Boller 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 Swabia.
Origin & History of the Boller Family in Germany
The surname Boller finds its historical roots in the southwestern region of Germany known as Swabia. During the eighteenth century, the name was closely tied to the agricultural and artisan traditions of this area. Families bearing this name were often settled in small village communities where they worked as skilled craftsmen or farmers. By 1765, records confirm that the Boller family was well-established within the Swabian landscape, living through a period of significant social and economic change in the Holy Roman Empire. The name itself likely evolved from local nicknames or occupational descriptions common to the German-speaking populations of the time. These early ancestors lived through the transition from feudal systems to more structured local administrations, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the hardworking culture of the Swabian Jura mountains and the surrounding fertile valleys.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a chev. gu. betw. three bulls' heads cabossed sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Boller Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Boller arms are recorded
The Boller arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Germany when the Boller arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Boller Family in England
The family name Boller is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with specific records placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During this period, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, and families living there were often connected to the bustling merchant guilds or the local agricultural economy of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. The name itself likely evolved from Old English or Germanic roots, potentially describing a person who lived near a specific geographical feature or someone who worked in a particular trade. As the seventeenth century progressed, the Bollers became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local community during a time of significant political and religious change in England. By establishing themselves in a major urban center like York, these early ancestors helped set the foundation for the family’s long-standing presence in the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Boll
A rounded object, hill, or a swelling.
This name
BollerAn occupational name for a maker of bowls or a dweller near a hill.
also spelled
Bollar
Bollerh
Bollerre
Boler
Bolor
Related arms
Bolervariant spelling
Boalervariant spelling
Bowlervariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen. 1957
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim. Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen. 2005
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bullValour and generosity
