A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bollier family of Denmark.
Reg. 6402 · Danish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois los. et deux demies de gu., accolées en fasce.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Bollier Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Bollier arms are recorded
The Bollier 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 Bollier 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 Bollier Family in Denmark
The Bollier family name carries a history deeply rooted in the rural landscapes of Denmark. By the year 1722, records confirm that members of the family were established on the island of Sjælland. During this period, the region was defined by a rigid social structure where most families were tied to the land through agricultural labor. The name likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptions common to the Germanic and Nordic linguistic traditions of the time. As the family moved through the eighteenth century, they existed within a society transitioning from feudal traditions toward more modern administrative systems. This era required families to maintain a consistent presence in local parish registers, which helped solidify the Bollier name as a permanent fixture in the history of the island.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Boll
A Middle Low German term referring to a bowl or round object.
This name
BollierA topographic or occupational name for someone living near a round hill or a bowl-maker.
also spelled
Bolier
Bolliere
Bollyer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives), Kirkebøger for Sjællands Stift (Parish registers for the Diocese of Sjælland)
Trap, J.P., Statistisk-topographisk Beskrivelse af Kongeriget Danmark (1858)
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lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
