A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boos family of Sweden.
Reg. 4014 · Swedish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
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 deux étoiles d'arg. en chef et un croiss. figuré du même en p. C.: un croiss. figuré d'arg., supp. trois étoiles mal-ordonnées du même, s'entretouchant.”
Swedenc. 1700
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Map of Sweden showing where the Boos arms are recorded
The Boos arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Stockholm.
Stockholm held the Swedish court and the House of Nobility, where every noble family's arms were entered and kept. Families ennobled for service registered there, which is why so many are recorded around the city.
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 Sweden in this period.
Carl XII of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Carl XII of Sweden
1697–1718
Reigning in Sweden when the Boos arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Sweden
In Sweden, a coat of arms belonged to a noble family as a whole rather than just one individual. These arms were passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants. Younger branches of the family used the same shield without needing to change it. This system ensured that the entire lineage shared the same identity and status under the law.
Granting authority
The Riddarhuset, or House of Nobility, regulated all noble coats of arms in Sweden under royal authority.
How they got arms
Families received their coats of arms through royal grants of nobility which were then officially registered with the House.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Swedish House of Nobility register starting in the year 1626.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Sweden.
Origin & History of the Boos Family in Sweden
The surname Boos carries a rich history that traces back to the Germanic regions of Europe before spreading into Scandinavia. By the year 1700, records confirm that members of the Boos family were established in Stockholm, where they integrated into the bustling urban life of the Swedish capital. During this era, the name was often associated with individuals who worked as skilled craftsmen or merchants, roles that allowed families to secure a stable place within the city’s growing social structure. As these early ancestors navigated the political and economic shifts of the eighteenth century, they helped shape the local community through their trade and civic participation. The presence of the family in Stockholm during this period highlights a history of migration and adaptation, as they moved from their ancestral roots to become part of the vibrant cultural tapestry of Sweden.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bose
Old Norse term referring to a boisterous, angry, or unruly person.
This name
BoosA descriptive surname historically applied to someone with a loud or aggressive temperament.
also spelled
Boos
Bose
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stockholm City Archives (Stockholms stadsarkiv), Mantalslängder (Tax Census Records) for the year 1700
National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), Kyrkoarkiv (Parish Records) for Stockholm parishes
Hellquist, Elof, Svensk etymologisk ordbok, 1922
Modéer, Ivar, Svenska personnamn: Handbok för universitetsbruk och självstudier, 1964
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
