A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lindblad family of Sweden.
Reg. 2990 · Swedish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'or au chev. d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles d'arg. et acc. en chef de deux boules de gu. et en p. d'une feuille de tilleul de sin., la tige en bas. C.: la feuille, entre deux bannières accostées d'or.”
SwedenPrusse, c. 1719
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Map of Sweden showing where the Lindblad arms are recorded
The Lindblad arms were recorded in Prusse, c. 1719.
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.
Ulrika Eleonora I of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Ulrika Eleonora I of Sweden
1718–1720
Reigning in Sweden when the Lindblad 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 Lindblad Family in Sweden
The surname Lindblad is a classic example of Swedish ornamental naming, which became popular among the middle and upper classes during the 18th century. The name combines the Swedish words "lind," meaning linden tree, and "blad," meaning leaf. By the time members of the family were documented in Stockholm in 1719, it was common for individuals to adopt nature-inspired names to replace older patronymic naming systems. This shift often reflected a desire for a distinct family identity that could be passed down through generations. Living in Stockholm during this period placed the family at the center of a rapidly modernizing society, as the city served as the primary hub for trade, government administration, and social advancement in the Swedish Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lind and Blad
Linden tree and leaf
This name
LindbladA decorative nature-based surname combining the words for linden tree and leaf.
also spelled
Lundbladd
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Otterbjörk, Roland, Svenska förnamn, 1964
National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), Stockholms rådhusrätts och magistrats arkiv
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
leafHappiness and abundance
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
leafHappiness and abundance
