A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Tilak family of Sweden.
Reg. 2479 · Swedish, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'azur à la bande d'herm.; à la bord. d'or, ch. de neuf roses de gu. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° une chandelle d'arg., allumée de gu., enfilant une couronne d'or; entre un vol de gu.; 2° un oeil triangulaire au nat., rayonnant d'or; 3° un vol d'azur, chaque aile ch. d'une bande d'herm. S.: à dextre un dragon ailé reg. d'arg.; à sen. un loup reg. d'arg. D.: VIVITUR INGENIO.”
Swedenc. 1766
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Map of Sweden showing where the Tilak arms are recorded
The Tilak arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1766.
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.
Adolf Fredrik of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Adolf Fredrik of Sweden
1751–1771
Reigning in Sweden when the Tilak 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 Tilak Family in Sweden
The Tilak family name in Sweden traces its documented roots to the mid-eighteenth century, with records confirming their presence in Stockholm by 1766. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who were integrated into the urban professional and social structures of the Swedish capital. While the name is often linked to broader European migration patterns, the Stockholm branch established a distinct presence through their involvement in the city’s growing mercantile and administrative sectors. By settling in Stockholm, the early members of the family became part of the city’s evolving demographic landscape during the Age of Liberty. Their history reflects the typical experiences of families navigating the social and economic shifts of eighteenth-century urban life in Scandinavia.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Tila
Old Swedish term referring to a portion of land or plot.
This name
TilakA topographical surname denoting someone who lived on or owned a specific piece of land.
also spelled
Tillas
Tylas
Tylass
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stockholm City Archives (Stockholms stadsarkiv), Överståthållarämbetets för uppbördsärenden arkiv
Swedish National Archives (Riksarkivet), Mantalslängder 1642–1820
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
