A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boose family of Sweden.
Reg. 6282 · 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
Where the Boose Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Boose arms are recorded
The Boose 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 Boose 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 Boose Family in Sweden
The family name Boose carries a history rooted in the urban landscape of eighteenth-century Stockholm. By the year 1700, individuals bearing this name were already established residents of the Swedish capital, a city that was then a bustling center of trade and administration in Northern Europe. During this period, the name was associated with people who navigated the complex social and economic structures of the city, likely serving as skilled laborers, merchants, or craftsmen who contributed to the growth of the Swedish Empire. As Stockholm expanded, the Boose family became part of the urban fabric, living through a time of significant political change and cultural development. Their presence in official city records from this era suggests they were integrated into the local community, maintaining a stable identity as the city modernized and evolved into the major metropolitan hub it is today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bose
An Old Norse byname derived from the word for a boisterous person.
This name
BooseA surname originating from a nickname describing someone loud, lively, or unruly.
also spelled
Boos
Bose
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stockholm City Archives, Mantalslängder för Stockholms stad (1700)
Stockholm City Archives, Överståthållarämbetet för uppbördsärenden (1700)
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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
