A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haar family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1883 · Norwegian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 la fasce d'or, acc. de trois fleurs-de-lis du même, 1 en chef et 2 en p. C.: deux prob., coupées alt. d'azur et d'or.”
NorwayNorvège, c. 1605
Where the Haar Arms Were Recorded
Oslo
Map of Norway showing where the Haar arms are recorded
The Haar arms were recorded in Norvège, c. 1605.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Oslo.
Oslo held the Norwegian court and the offices that went with it. Norway's landed families were few and most held some post under the crown, and a post of that kind was what brought a shield.
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 Norway in this period.
Christian IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Christian IV of Denmark
1588–1648
Reigning in Norway when the Haar arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Norway
Norwegian families often assumed their own coats of arms freely without needing official permission from the crown. These symbols functioned as personal seals for merchants and farmers rather than just marks of nobility. Families passed these designs through generations as private property. When branches split, they frequently modified the original colors or shapes to create distinct versions for their own use.
Granting authority
The Norwegian royal chancery oversaw the formal recognition of noble status and the official registration of coats of arms.
How they got arms
Most families simply adopted their own unique designs to use on seals and property, though some sought royal confirmation.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of noble arms were kept in the royal chancery archives, which began documenting these grants during the union period.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Norway.
Origin & History of the Haar Family in Norway
The family name Haar has deep roots in the historical landscape of Norway, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Oslo as early as 1605. During this period, Oslo was a growing center of trade and administration, and the presence of the Haar family suggests they were integrated into the urban life of the capital during the time of the Dano-Norwegian union. The name itself is linked to the Old Norse word hár, which translates to hair, often serving as a descriptive nickname for an individual’s physical appearance. As the family established itself in the city, they likely participated in the local merchant or craft guilds that defined the social structure of seventeenth-century Norway. Over the following generations, the family name persisted as a marker of their lineage, reflecting the broader transition of Norwegian society from a system of patronymics to the adoption of stable, hereditary surnames.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bullValour and generosity
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 un rencontre de boeuf de gu., les cornes liées d'une corde de gu., nouée en saut. C.: le rencontre.”
Swedenc. 1700
Where the Haar Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Haar arms are recorded
The Haar 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 Norway when the Haar 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 Haar Family in Sweden
The family name Haar has deep roots in the urban landscape of eighteenth-century Stockholm. By the year 1700, members of the family were already established residents within the capital city. During this period, Stockholm was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Haars often integrated into the growing middle class of merchants and skilled laborers. The name itself is linked to the Low German and Dutch word for a sandy hill or a ridge, which suggests that the family’s ancestors likely migrated from coastal regions across the Baltic Sea before settling in Sweden. As they built their lives in Stockholm, these early family members contributed to the city's development during a time of significant social and economic change in the Swedish Empire. Their presence in the city records from the turn of the century highlights a long history of urban life and adaptation within the Swedish borders.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hár
Old Norse term referring to something high, tall, or elevated.
This name
HaarA topographic name for someone who lived on a high ridge or hill.
also spelled
Har
Related arms
Amasmayrsimilar arms
Baraldisimilar arms
Bethesimilar arms
Haervariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Norsk Slektshistorisk Forening, Norsk Slektshistorisk Tidsskrift, 1928
Oslo byarkiv, Oslo magistrat, Skifteprotokoller, 1605
Solberg, Per, Navneskikk i det gamle Norge, 1995
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bullValour and generosity
