A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dahlström family of Austria.
Reg. 7262 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 la bande ondée d'azur, acc. de deux aigles du même, bq., languées et m. de gu. C.: un vol d'azur, l'aile dextre ch. d'une barre d'arg. et la sen. d'une bande du même.”
Austriac. 1772
Where the Dahlström Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Dahlström arms are recorded
The Dahlström arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Dahlström Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Dahlström arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Dahlström Family in Austria
The surname Dahlström is a classic example of a Swedish ornamental name, which combines the words for valley and stream. While the name is deeply rooted in Scandinavian naming traditions, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the Tyrol region by 1772. During this period, many families moved across European borders for trade, military service, or skilled craftsmanship. The presence of the family in the Alps suggests they were likely part of a mobile group of professionals who carried their northern heritage into Central Europe. Over time, the name became a marker of their specific lineage, helping them maintain a connection to their origins even as they integrated into the unique cultural landscape of the Austrian mountains.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dal and Ström
Valley and stream or current.
This name
DahlströmA topographic name for someone who lived near a stream flowing through a valley.
also spelled
Dalstrom
Dahlstroem
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Otterbjörk, Roland. Svenska förnamn: Kortfattat namnlexikon. 1964
Brylla, Eva. Förnamn i Sverige: Kortfattat namnlexikon. 2004
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
