A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duvall family of Sweden.
Reg. 7760 · Swedish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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.: au 1 de gu. au lion d'or; au 2 d'azur à un senestrochère, arm. d'arg., iss. d'une nuée mouv. du flanc, la main de carn. supp. une grenade allumée au nat.; au 3 d'or à un vaisseau à trois mâts au nat., voguant sur une mer de sin.; au 4 d'arg. à deux poissons nageants au nat., l'un sur l'autre, celui en p. cont. L'écu bordé d'or. C.: un oiseau d'or, la tête d'arg., les ailes pliées d'azur. L.: à dextre d'azur et d'or, à sen. de gu. et d'arg.”
Swedenc. 1700
Where the Duvall Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Duvall arms are recorded
The Duvall arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1700.
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.
Carl XII of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Carl XII of Sweden
1697–1718
Reigning in Sweden when the Duvall 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 Duvall Family in Sweden
The family name Duvall has deep roots that connect to the movement of people across Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. While the name is often associated with French origins, members of the family established a significant presence in Stockholm by the year 1700. During this period, Sweden was a major power in Northern Europe, and it attracted many skilled professionals, merchants, and soldiers from abroad to help build its growing urban centers. The Duvall family integrated into this society, likely adapting to the local language and customs while maintaining their distinct family identity. Their transition into Swedish life reflects the broader historical trend of families migrating to find new opportunities in expanding cities. By settling in Stockholm, these early family members became part of the city's vibrant history during a time of great social and political change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Du Val
Old French topographical term meaning from the valley.
This name
DuvallA locational surname denoting someone who lived in or near a valley.
also spelled
Duval
Duvalle
Related arms
Duvalvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Elgenstierna, Gustaf, Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, 1926
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Sweden), Svenska adelns ättartavlor, Record Series: Adliga ätten Duvall nr 254
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
lionCourage, strength and royalty
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
