A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Krogh family of Denmark.
Reg. 9285 · Danish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
maceAuthority, and the officer who bears it
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un château d'arg., posé sur un socle du même; ledit château consistant en un mur crén., ouv. du champ, sommé de deux tours d'arg., aj. du champ, couvertes de dômes de gu., chaque dôme sommé d'une girouette d'or, celle à dextre flottant à dextre et celle à sen. flottant à sen.; ledit mur supp. quatre masses à picotons d'or entre les tours, rangées en fasce, les têtes en haut. Cq. cour. C.: un lévrier iss. d'arg., coll. et bouclé d'or; entre un vol, coupé alt. d'azur et d'arg. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Denmarkc. 1722
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Map of Denmark showing where the Krogh arms are recorded
The Krogh 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 Krogh 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 Krogh Family in Denmark
The family name Krogh has deep roots in the Scandinavian landscape, particularly within the island of Sjælland where members were documented as early as 1722. The name itself is derived from the Old Norse word *krokr*, which translates to a hook or a sharp bend in a river or road. In early history, such names were often topographical, meaning they were given to people who lived near a specific geographical feature. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were often integrated into the local agrarian and administrative life of Denmark. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, moving through various roles in local communities while maintaining their connection to the Danish landscape. This history reflects a time when surnames were transitioning from simple descriptions of a person's home to permanent family identifiers passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
krog
A hook, a bend, or a corner in a landscape.
This name
KroghRefers to someone who lived near a sharp bend in a river or a corner of land.
also spelled
Krog
Kroghe
Kroghh
Related arms
Krogvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nielsen, O., Oldtidsminder i Sjælland, 1875
Krogh, F. von, Den danske Adel i det 16de og 17de Aarhundrede, 1888
Rigsarkivet, Danske Kancelli, Sjællandske Tegnelser
Rigsarkivet, Kirkebøger for Sjællands Stift
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
maceAuthority, and the officer who bears it
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
maceAuthority, and the officer who bears it
