A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Slanger family of Denmark.
Reg. 2799 · Danish, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'arg. à la bande de gu., ch. d'un serpent ondoyant d'or, cour. du même, posé dans le sens de la bande; à la bord. d'azur, ch. sur chaque flanc de trois mitres épiscopaux d'or, l'un sur l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: deux serpents affr. d'or, cour. du même, les queues passées en saut., tenant de leurs dents une bague d'or, châtonnée d'un rubis.”
Denmarkc. 1722
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Map of Denmark showing where the Slanger arms are recorded
The Slanger arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of arms.
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 Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Denmark when the Slanger arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Slanger Family in Denmark
The family name Slanger originates from the Danish island of Sjælland, where records confirm ancestors were living as early as 1722. During the eighteenth century, surnames in rural Denmark were often fluid and frequently derived from a person's place of origin or a descriptive trait. The name itself is closely linked to the town of Slangerup, which is located in the northern part of Sjælland. It is highly probable that the family adopted this name after moving from that specific town to another parish, as it was common practice for people to be identified by their home village when they settled in a new area. This naming pattern reflects the deep connection between the family and the local geography of the region during a time when Denmark was transitioning toward more permanent family surnames.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Slange
A long, limbless reptile or serpent.
This name
SlangerA topographic or occupational name referring to someone who lived near a winding path or snake-like river.
also spelled
Slang
Slanghe
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dansk Historisk Fællesråd, Danske slægtsnavne, 1980
Statens Arkiver, Kirkebøger fra Sjællands Stift, 1722
Jensen, Johs. E., Navneskik i Danmark, 1994
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
