A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lahood family of Sweden.
Reg. 8182 · Swedish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
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'or à un senestrochère, arm. au nat., la main de carn. brandissant une épée au nat. Brl. d'or et de sa. C.: une boule d'azur, percée de trois flèches d'or, une en pal et deux en saut.; entre deux guidons, coupés d'or sur azur. L. d'or, d'arg. et d'azur.”
Swedenc. 1617
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Map of Sweden showing where the Lahood arms are recorded
The Lahood arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1617.
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.
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
1611–1632
Reigning in Sweden when the Lahood 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 Lahood Family in Sweden
The family name Lahood carries a history that stretches back to the early seventeenth century, with documented roots appearing in Stockholm by 1617. During this era, Stockholm was a growing hub of trade and diplomacy, attracting individuals from across Europe who sought new opportunities in the Swedish capital. Families with this name likely integrated into the urban fabric of the city, participating in the merchant classes or skilled trades that defined the period. While the name itself suggests a distinct linguistic origin, its presence in Swedish records from this time indicates that the family was well-established enough to be noted in official administrative documents. Over the following decades, the family name became part of the diverse cultural landscape of the region, reflecting the movement of people and ideas across Northern Europe during the early modern age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Al-Houd
Arabic term referring to a specific basin or reservoir of water.
This name
LahoodA surname of Levantine origin often associated with families residing near a water source or basin.
also spelled
Lode
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stockholm City Archives (Stockholms stadsarkiv), Tänkeböcker från Stockholms rådhusrätt 1617
Lundkvist, Sven, Gustav Vasa och Europa: Svensk handels- och utrikespolitik 1534–1557, 1960
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
