A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bunge family of Sweden.
Reg. 1883 · Swedish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec. en saut.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à une grenade d'or, tigée et feuillée du même; aux 2 et 3 d'or à la grue avec sa vigilance au nat., celle du 3 cont. Au saut. ondé d'arg., br. sur l'écartelé. Sur le tout parti d'arg. et d'azur, à une fleur-de-lis de l'un en l'autre, et au chef d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° trois pl. d'aut., une d'azur entre deux d'or; 2° deux branches de laurier de sin., passées en saut., surm. d'un croiss. figuré et tourné d'arg. Entre les casques, un faisceau de trois épis d'or, lié d'arg. S.: à dextre un Pégase d'arg., à sen. un chien reg. d'arg.”
Swedenc. 1731
Where the Bunge Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Bunge arms are recorded
The Bunge arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1731.
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.
Frederick I of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Frederick I of Sweden
1720–1751
Reigning in Sweden when the Bunge 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 Bunge Family in Sweden
The Bunge family name has deep roots in Northern Europe, with significant historical ties to the city of Stockholm by the early 18th century. By 1731, members of the family were already established figures in Swedish society, often serving in important administrative and commercial roles. The name itself is thought to be of German origin, likely derived from a place name or a descriptive term used to identify individuals from a specific region. As the family grew in influence, they became deeply integrated into the professional and political life of Stockholm. Their presence during this time reflects the broader movement of families across the Baltic region who sought new opportunities in trade and government service. Over the decades, the Bunge name became associated with a legacy of public duty and civic engagement that helped shape the local history of Sweden.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bunge
Derived from the Old Swedish word for a small bag or purse.
This name
BungeRefers to a person who carried a pouch or worked as a merchant.
also spelled
Bungue
Bunga
Bung
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Elgenstierna, Gustaf, Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, 1925
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Sweden), Svenska släktkalendern
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
