A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Klik family of Finland.
Reg. 7631 · Finnish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 soleil d'or, posé au centre d'une couronne de laurier de sin. C.: un bras, arm. d'arg, gantelé du même, mouv. du brl., le coude à sen., tenant un bâton de commandement en barre.”
FinlandEsthonie, c. 1654
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Map of Finland showing where the Klik arms are recorded
The Klik arms were recorded in Esthonie, c. 1654.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Uusimaa.
Uusimaa was the Finnish coast facing Sweden, and the part of the country most closely tied to Stockholm. Its landowners and officers served the Swedish crown, and that service is what put their arms on record.
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 Finland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Finland
Nobility in Finland held the exclusive right to register their coats of arms with the House of Nobility. These symbols were tied to the family name and were inherited by all members of the noble house. If a family branch moved or changed status, they kept their original design to maintain their identity within the official records.
Granting authority
The Finnish House of Nobility served as the official body that managed and protected all noble coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families received their arms through formal letters of nobility or by having their existing ancestral symbols confirmed by the House.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms were officially recorded in the Finnish House of Nobility Armorial starting in 1818.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Finland.
Origin & History of the Klik Family in Finland
The family name Klik traces its historical roots to the Uusimaa region of Finland, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1654. During the seventeenth century, this area was part of the Swedish Empire, and families often adopted surnames that reflected their occupation, geographic location, or specific personal traits. The name itself is thought to be linked to the Swedish word "klick," which historically referred to a small portion or a specific piece of something, perhaps suggesting an early ancestor who held a small plot of land or served in a particular administrative role. As the family grew, they integrated into the local agrarian and social structures of the coastal Uusimaa landscape. By maintaining a presence in this region for centuries, the family became deeply connected to the changing cultural and political history of southern Finland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kliikki
A loanword from Swedish referring to a clique or small group.
This name
KlikLikely derived from a nickname for a member of a specific group.
also spelled
Kliecke
Klick
Klik
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Pirjo Mikkonen and Sirkka Paikkala, Sukunimet, 2000
National Archives of Finland, Manttaaliluettelot (Head Tax Registers), 1654
National Archives of Finland, Kirkonarkistot (Church Archives), Uusimaa region, 1650–1700
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sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
