A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lasky family of Poland.
Reg. 9581 · Polish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à la bande de sa., ch. de trois étoiles d'or, acc. en chef du chapeau ailé de Mercure d'arg., et en p. d'un lion d'or.”
Polandc. 1772
Where the Lasky Arms Were Recorded
Mazovia
Map of Poland showing where the Lasky arms are recorded
The Lasky arms were recorded in Poland, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Mazovia.
Mazovia held Warsaw, the Polish court and the assemblies where the szlachta met. Poland's nobles were unusually numerous and every one of them bore arms, and Warsaw is where those arms were argued over and recorded.
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.
Region
Mazovia
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Lasky Arms
Ennoblement by the Sejm
Author: Olek Remesz · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Poland in this period.
Stanisław August Poniatowski
Sovereign of the period
Stanisław August Poniatowski
1764–1795
Reigning in Poland when the Lasky arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Poland
Polish noble families shared a single coat of arms across many different surnames, creating large clans rather than individual designs. These symbols were held collectively by all members of the clan regardless of their specific family name. When a new family joined the nobility, they were adopted into an existing clan and began using that group's established shield.
Granting authority
The Sejm, which was the Polish parliament, held the power to grant noble status and the right to bear arms.
How they got arms
Families typically received their coat of arms through a formal act of ennoblement granted by the Sejm for distinguished service.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Crown Metrica, which served as the central archive for state documents starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Poland.
Origin & History of the Lasky Family in Poland
The family name Lasky is primarily associated with the region of Mazovia in central Poland. By 1772, records confirm that family members were established in this area, which was then a hub of agricultural and social activity. The name itself is likely topographic in origin, derived from the Polish word "lasek," which means a small forest or a grove. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have lived near a woodland or managed forest land. During the late 18th century, families in this region often identified themselves by the specific villages or estates they cultivated. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the development of the Mazovian landscape during a period of significant political change in Polish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Las
A Polish word referring to a forest or woodland area.
This name
LaskyA topographic surname denoting someone who lived in or near a forest.
also spelled
Lasky
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bieńkowski, Wiesław. Słownik historyczno-geograficzny województwa mazowieckiego w średniowieczu. 1990
Krzepela, Józef. Rody ziemiańskie XV i XVI wieku. 1928
Archiwum Główne Akt Dawnych (Central Archives of Historical Records), Księgi grodzkie warszawskie (Warsaw Castle Court Books)
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
lionCourage, strength and royalty
