A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Stube family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3447 · Danish, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 trois étoiles malordonnées de gu.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Stube Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Stube arms are recorded
The Stube 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 Stube 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 Stube Family in Denmark
The history of the Stube family in Denmark is deeply rooted in the rural landscapes of Sjælland, where records confirm their presence as early as 1722. The name itself likely originated from the Middle Low German word *stube*, which refers to a heated room or a living area, suggesting that the family may have been associated with a specific type of dwelling or a trade involving construction. During the early eighteenth century, families in this region were often tied to the land through agricultural labor or service on large estates. As the Stube family established themselves in the local community, they became part of the complex social fabric of rural Denmark, where surnames were often passed down through generations of farmers and craftsmen. By documenting their lives in parish registers and local administrative records, these early ancestors helped preserve the identity of the Stube name as it moved through the changing eras of Danish history.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une corne de bouquetin d'arg., en pal. C.: un chicot au nat., en pal.”
Swedenc. 1700
Where the Stube Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Stube arms are recorded
The Stube arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1700.
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.
Carl XII of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Carl XII of Sweden
1697–1718
Reigning in Denmark when the Stube 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 Stube Family in Sweden
The history of the Stube name in Sweden is deeply connected to the urban development of Stockholm during the early eighteenth century. By the year 1700, members of the family were already established residents within the capital, a period when the city was transitioning into a major administrative and commercial hub. The name itself likely originates from the Middle Low German word *stube*, which refers to a heated room or a common living area. In the context of early modern Sweden, such names often identified individuals by their trade, their place of work, or their specific role within a household. Because Stockholm was a melting pot of European merchants and craftsmen at the time, the presence of the Stube family suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the city’s social and economic life. As they integrated into Swedish society, the family name persisted through generations, reflecting the influence of continental European migration on the capital’s evolving identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
stuba
A heated room or a stove chamber in medieval architecture.
This name
StubeRefers to a person who lived in or worked near a heated room or bathhouse.
also spelled
Stube
Stub
Stubbs
Stubs
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Rigsarkivet (Danish National Archives), Kirkebøger (Parish Registers) for Sjælland, 1722
Rigsarkivet (Danish National Archives), Folketællinger (Census Records) for Sjælland
Nielsen, O., Navne i Danmark, 1883
Kalkar, Otto, Ordbog til det ældre danske Sprog (1300-1700), 1881
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
