A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Durel family of Sweden.
Reg. 3225 · Swedish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Taillé d'or sur gu.; au lion d'arg., hr. sur le taillé. C.: un lion iss. d'arg., entre six pl. d'aut., les trois à dextre de gu., de sa. et d'or, les trois à sen. d'or, de sa. et de gu. L. d'arg., de gu., de sa. et d'or.”
Swedenc. 1648
Where the Durel Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Durel arms are recorded
The Durel arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1648.
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.
Christina of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Christina of Sweden
1632–1654
Reigning in Sweden when the Durel 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 Durel Family in Sweden
The Durel family name has roots that stretch back to the mid-seventeenth century in Sweden, where members of the family established themselves as prominent figures in Stockholm by 1648. The name is often associated with individuals who served the Swedish Crown, particularly those involved in the administration and trade sectors during the era of the Swedish Empire. As the family integrated into Swedish society, they became part of the growing urban middle and upper classes that helped shape the city’s political and economic landscape. Historical records from this period indicate that the Durels were active participants in the social life of the capital, often working in roles that required close ties to the royal court and government offices. Their presence in Stockholm during this time reflects the broader movement of families across Europe who sought new opportunities in the burgeoning administrative centers of the north.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
durus
Latin term meaning hard, durable, or resilient.
This name
DurelA surname indicating a person of firm, steadfast, or enduring character.
also spelled
Durel
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. 1925–1936
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Sweden). Riksregistraturet. 1648
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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