A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carland family of Germany.
Reg. 9362 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Purple (Purpure)Means: Royal majesty
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'or au lion de pourpre, cour. d'or, tenant de ses pattes une chandelle allumée: le lion du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à un griffon de gu., cour. d'ant, tenant de ses pattes une chandelle allumée; le griffon du 3 cont. Sur le tout d'or à l'aigle de sa., cour. d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un lion iss. et cont. d'or, cour. du même; entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'or et de sa., ornées chacune à l'ext. de cinq plumes de paon au nat., dont une dans l'embouchure; l. d'or et de sa.; 2° un griffon iss. d'arg., cour. d'or, tenant de ses pattes une chandelle allumée; entre un vol à l'antique de gu.; l. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Carland arms are recorded
The Carland arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Carland 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 Germany.
Origin & History of the Carland Family in Germany
The family name Carland has deep roots in the historical region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1765. During this period, Bavaria was a collection of territories governed by the Wittelsbach dynasty, and life for families like the Carlands was closely tied to the agricultural cycles and local traditions of the Alpine foothills. Many families in this area were involved in skilled trades or farming, which allowed them to build stable lives within their village communities. As the eighteenth century progressed, the social structure of the region began to shift due to changes in land ownership and regional administration. These early Carland ancestors likely lived through a time of significant cultural development, as Bavaria became a center for religious art and architecture. By maintaining their presence in the region, the family became part of the long history of the German-speaking lands, contributing to the local workforce and the steady growth of their community over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Karl
A Germanic word meaning free man or husband.
This name
CarlandDerived from the name Karl, denoting a descendant or follower of a free man.
also spelled
Kurland
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
