A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flemming family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4555 · Danish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à trois fasces de gu., ch. chacune de trois boules du champ. C.: une tour de gu., sans porte ni fenêtres, sommée d'un drapeau de gu. enroulé autour de sa trabe, et accosté de dix bannières alt. de gu. et d'or.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Flemming Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Flemming arms are recorded
The Flemming arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Denmark when the Flemming arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Flemming Family in Denmark
The name Flemming has deep roots in Denmark, where it historically functioned as a given name before evolving into a hereditary surname. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established on the island of Sjælland, as evidenced by records confirming their presence there in 1722. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who had connections to the Baltic region or those who moved across the North Sea, as the name itself is derived from the Old Norse term for a person from Flanders. As the family settled into the local Danish community, they integrated into the social and agricultural life of the region. Over generations, the name transitioned from a descriptor of origin to a permanent family identifier, reflecting the broader trend of naming conventions becoming fixed across the Danish countryside during the 1700s.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wolfReward from long service and hard work
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 un loup ramp. au nat., à la bord. de gu. Cq. cour. C.: le loup, iss., entre deux pl. d'aut. d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
SaxonySaxony, c. 1745
Where the Flemming Arms Were Recorded
Saxony
Map of Germany showing where the Flemming arms are recorded
The Flemming arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1745.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often in the registers.
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 Germany in this period.
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
1742–1745
Reigning in Denmark when the Flemming arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Saxony.
Origin & History of the Flemming Family in Germany
The name Flemming is deeply rooted in the history of Northern Germany, where it originally served as a descriptive term for people who migrated from Flanders. During the Middle Ages, many settlers moved eastward from the Low Countries into regions like Saxony to help develop the land and improve agricultural practices. By the time the family was firmly established in Saxony in 1745, they were part of a long tradition of families who had integrated into the local social and economic fabric over several centuries. These early ancestors were often involved in the administration of rural estates or local governance, which helped them secure a stable place in German society. Over generations, the name evolved from a simple label for a newcomer into a permanent family identity that reflected the movement and growth of the German population during the expansion into eastern territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Flandrensis
A person originating from the region of Flanders.
This name
FlemmingAn ethnic name denoting someone who came from the Flemish region.
also spelled
Fleming
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Rigsarkivet (Danish National Archives), Kirkebøger for Sjællands Stift (Parish registers for the Diocese of Sjælland)
Rigsarkivet (Danish National Archives), Folketællinger og lægdsruller (Census records and military levy rolls)
Nielsen, Oluf, Olddanske Personnavne, 1883
Karker, Allan, Dansk Navneleksikon, 1995
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
wolfReward from long service and hard work
