A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crail family of Sweden.
Reg. 2878 · Swedish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 deux crocs de sa., passés en saut., chaque croc ayant en haut deux crochets, l'un sur l'autre; lesdits crocs surmontant trois collines accostées d'or, mouv. de la p. Cq. cour. C.: une femme iss., hab. de sa., cour. d'or, embrassant deux poissons d'arg., les têtes en bas. L. de sa., d'arg. et d'or.”
Swedenc. 1719
Where the Crail Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Crail arms are recorded
The Crail arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1719.
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.
Ulrika Eleonora I of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Ulrika Eleonora I of Sweden
1718–1720
Reigning in Sweden when the Crail 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 Crail Family in Sweden
The family name Crail carries a rich history that traces back to the coastal town of Crail in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, members of the family moved across the North Sea to seek new opportunities in Northern Europe. By the year 1719, records confirm that the family had established a notable presence in Stockholm, Sweden. At this time, Stockholm was a bustling center of trade and diplomacy, and the Crail family integrated into the local society through professional roles and community involvement. Their migration reflects a broader trend of Scottish families moving to Scandinavia to serve as merchants, soldiers, and administrators. This transition from a small Scottish coastal town to the heart of the Swedish capital highlights the adventurous spirit and adaptability of the early Crail family members.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kråka
A common bird species known as the crow.
This name
CrailDerived from a topographic or habitational name referring to a place associated with crows.
also spelled
Crayl
Krail
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Elgenstierna, Gustaf, Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor med tillägg och rättelser, 1925
Fisher, Thomas, The Scots in Sweden: Being a Contribution Towards the History of the Scot Abroad, 1907
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Sweden), Svenska adelns ättartavlor
National Records of Scotland, Register of the Privy Council of Scotland
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
