A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lund family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2661 · Swedish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 un fer-à-cheval de sa., cloué d'arg., les bouts en bas ; l'écu bordé d'or. C.: deux lances de tournoi de gu., arm. d'arg., passées en saut. L. d'or et de gu.”
Swedenc. 1412
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Map of Sweden showing where the Lund arms are recorded
The Lund arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1412.
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.
Margaret I of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Margaret I of Denmark
1389–1412
Reigning in Sweden when the Lund 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 Lund Family in Sweden
The surname Lund is a classic example of a topographic name, which means it was originally chosen to describe the landscape where a family lived. In Old Swedish, the word "lund" refers to a small grove or a wooded area. When the name first appeared in historical records in Stockholm around 1412, it likely identified individuals who resided near a specific cluster of trees or a wooded park within the growing city. During this period, surnames were not yet fixed in the way they are today. People often adopted these names to distinguish themselves from others in a crowded urban environment. As the family grew and moved throughout Sweden, the name became a permanent identifier that linked them back to their ancestral connection to the natural landscape of the Swedish countryside.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Gyronny of eight ar. and az. on a bordure engr. sa. as many plates”
CambridgeShelford · Cambridge, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Lund arms are recorded
The Lund arms were recorded in Cambridge, c. 1620.
Cambridgeshire was flat, rich farming country with the university at its centre. Fen drainage made new land and new fortunes, and families who gained by it bought manors and took arms to match.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Sweden when the Lund arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Cambridge.
Origin & History of the Lund Family in England
The family name Lund is derived from the Old Norse word "lundr," which refers to a small wood or a sacred grove. While the name has deep roots in Scandinavian regions, it appeared in England as people moved across the North Sea and settled in various communities. By 1620, records confirm that members of the Lund family were established in Cambridge. During this period, Cambridge was a bustling center for trade and academic life, making it a significant place for a family to put down roots. Families with this name often lived near wooded areas or clearings, which likely influenced how the name was adopted and passed down through generations. As these early settlers integrated into English society, they became part of the local fabric of the town, contributing to the growth and history of the region during the early seventeenth century.
Lund Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Lundr
Old Norse word referring to a sacred grove or small forest.
This name
LundA topographic name for someone who lived near or in a grove of trees.
also spelled
Lundd
Lunde
Lundt
Lundde
Related arms
Millesrecorded with Lund, same area
Pearcerecorded with Lund, same area
Smithrecorded with Lund, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Otterbjörk, Roland. Svenska förnamn: kortfattat namnlexikon. 1964
National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet). Stockholms stads tänkeböcker. 1412
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horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
