A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kawas family of Denmark.
Reg. 0806 · Danish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
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)
“tranché d'arg. sur gu., le gu. maconné de sa. et br. par quatre créneaux sur l'arg. C.: deux lis de jardin d'arg., tigés de sin., feuillés chacun à l'ext. d'une seule pièce de sin.”
Denmarkc. 1722
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Map of Denmark showing where the Kawas arms are recorded
The Kawas 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 Kawas 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 Kawas Family in Denmark
The history of the Kawas family in Denmark begins with documented records from the island of Sjælland in 1722. During this period, the family established roots within the local community, likely participating in the agricultural or trade-based economy that defined the region at the time. The name itself suggests a connection to specific linguistic or regional origins that were common among families settling in the Danish countryside during the early eighteenth century. As the family grew, they integrated into the social fabric of Sjælland, contributing to the local workforce and village life. While the exact origins of the name remain a subject of historical study, the presence of the Kawas name in early parish registers and census documents confirms their long-standing residency in the area. This early documentation serves as a vital link to understanding how the family navigated the challenges and opportunities of life in rural Denmark over three hundred years ago.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Qawas
An Arabic term referring to an archer or a bowman.
This name
KawasA surname of Arabic origin denoting a traditional maker or user of bows.
also spelled
Kas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives), Kirkebøger fra Sjællands Stift (Parish Registers of the Diocese of Sjælland), 1722
Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives), Folketællinger og Mandtalslister (Census and Poll Tax Lists), 1722
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