Map of France showing where the Lindvall arms are recorded
The Lindvall arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 France in this period.
Louis XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Lindvall arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Lindvall Family in France
The surname Lindvall is a classic example of a Swedish ornamental name, which was a popular naming convention during the eighteenth century. These names were often created by combining two nature-related words, in this case "lind" for linden tree and "vall" for a grassy field or meadow. While the name is distinctly Swedish in origin, the presence of family members in the French region of Bretagne by 1725 suggests a history of migration and adaptability. During this era, many individuals from the Nordic countries traveled across Europe for trade, military service, or skilled labor. The family likely moved to France to pursue new professional opportunities, successfully integrating into a different culture while retaining their unique linguistic heritage. This early migration highlights the family's ability to navigate the complex social and political landscapes of eighteenth-century Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Linde and Vall
Linden tree and valley or rampart
This name
LindvallA topographical surname referring to someone living near a valley of linden trees.
also spelled
Lindevanhol
Linde
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Otterbjörk, Roland, Svenska förnamn: Kortfattat namnlexikon, 1964
Brylla, Eva, Förnamn i Sverige: Kortfattat namnlexikon, 2004
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1725
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
