A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Einhorn family of Sweden.
Reg. 3465 · Swedish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
Colours
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)
“D'azur à une tête et col de licorne d'arg.; l'écu bordé d'or. C.: une bannière d'azur, flottante à dextre, attachée à une lance de tournoi d'or; entre deux pl. d'aut., d'arg. et d'azur. L. d'or et d'azur.”
Swedenc. 1700
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Map of Sweden showing where the Einhorn arms are recorded
The Einhorn 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 Einhorn 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 Einhorn Family in Sweden
The surname Einhorn originates from the German language and translates literally to "unicorn." During the 17th and 18th centuries, many families adopted names based on animal imagery or natural symbols to distinguish themselves in growing urban centers. By the year 1700, records confirm that members of the Einhorn family were established in Stockholm. At this time, Stockholm was a bustling hub for international trade and migration, drawing skilled workers and merchants from across Northern Europe. The presence of the family in the Swedish capital suggests they were part of a mobile population that moved between German-speaking regions and Scandinavia to pursue professional opportunities. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in Swedish society as the family integrated into the local economy and community life.
Einhorn Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Ein-horn
Germanic roots meaning one or single and horn.
This name
EinhornA surname of German origin meaning unicorn, often used as a topographic or house name.
also spelled
Enhoerning
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stockholm City Archives (Stockholms stadsarkiv), Mantalslängder (Tax census records for Stockholm), 1700–1720
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Otterbjörk, Roland, Svenska förnamn: Kortfattat namnlexikon, 1964
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unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
