Gold 6 pointed star on Family Crest Meaning?

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Gold 6 pointed star on Family Crest Meaning?

Answer 1

Are you sure you have a family crest? Most Petersons I know in the US have dirt poor farmer ancestors who immigrated in the 19th century, many to MN. Generally, dirt poor farmers, like so many of our ancestors are, would not have a coat of arms.

Also, the Swedish coat of arms you can find on the internet is almost identical to the Scottish one, but the colors are different.

Answer 2

The first poster is correct. A crest is merely part of a coat of arms. Coats of arms do not belong to surnames. When surnames were taken or assigned in the last millennium it wasn't impossible for legitimate sons of the same man to wind up with a different surname and still each could have shared his surname with others with no known relationship.



One of the ways surnames were taken is to indicate a man was a son of someone. I have a feeling there was more than one man in Sweden whose name was Peter that had sons.



There has been ad running on TV recently for a company selling framed surname histories which is somewhat shady as not everybody with the same surname will have the same history. However the man in the ad states "a" coat of arms will be on it not "your" coat of arms. You see on TV the FCC can really slap a company for fraudulent advertising. The FCC has no control over the internet or some merchant in your local shopping mall.



Now if you got it from some merchant in your mall he might not be aware that his business is a scam. He just bought into a franchise and very likely knows nothing about heraldry.

Answer 3

Peterson Family Crest

Answer 4

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Answer 5

There is no such thing as a “Family Crest”. The coat of arms which the crest is part of is presented to an individual for services rendered to the monarch. When one was knighted they were awarded a coat of arms, a title and rewarded with land and financial reward. In most cases, the title and the coat of arms attached to and can only be passed to the oldest living son or in some cases Grandson. Also the monarch could revoke a title and take back all that went with it at any time. Take a look at King Henry VIII and what he did to titled families. House of Names is a commercial business, they will put a crest on almost any item and sell it to anyone who can pay for it. I requested a crest of a name that doesn't really exist and they sent me a picture of one, which is impossible. Don't let these types of companies con you they are not accurate and do not research.

Answer 6

NOTE: I am going to add this. Even if your name isn't registered with a government official, it doesn't mean your lineage didn't come up with a Coat of Arms for their name.

http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org/faq/files/lhcofh.cfm

http://www.audioenglish.net/dictionary/coat_of_arms.htm

NOTE: Don't feel bad because of the Coat of Arms you have tattoed on yourself. Wear it proudly. It still has meaning to you.



Just keep this in mind. While the laws in the United States are nonexistent when it comes to Coats of Arms, other countries have laws (inparticular Scotland) regarding bearing Coats of Arms that don't belong to you specifically.



So, if you are ever planning on traveling to Sweden, find out what the laws are there for Coats of Arms and, if necessary, cover them up while traveling abroad.



If you want to get more direct information on your lineage, you can take a Y-DNA test.



A Surname Project traces members of a family that share a common surname. Since surnames are passed down from father to son like the Y-chromosome, this test is for males taking a Y-DNA test. Females do not carry their father's Y-DNA and acquire a new surname by way of marriage, so the tested individual must be a male that wants to check his direct paternal line (father's father's father's...) with a Y-DNA12, Y-DNA37, or Y-DNA67 marker test. Females who would like to check their direct paternal line can have a male relative with this surname order a Y-DNA test. Females can also order an mtDNA test for themselves such as the mtDNA or the mtDNAPlus test and participate in an mtDNA project

http://www.familytreedna.com/test-descriptions.aspx



Here is a link to question I have given a answer to already when it comes to Coats of Arms. This is just in case you are a purist when it comes to matters such as these.

https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20090906121805AASOgNn&show=7#profile-info-uajWatCBaa



NOTE: While I agree with everyone and so does the website that I have listed that sells Coats of Arms itself backup what everyone is saying, you are looking for an answer to your question.



So, to directly answer your question, here is what I have found out (I will look for more information and update as I find more out).



star

A star depicted on a coat of arms, in some cases, may represent a falling star and denote a divine quality bestowed from above, whereby men shine in virtue like bright stars on the earth. The star symbolizes honor, achievement and hope. Stars with wavy points are emblems of God's goodness, or some other eminence that elevated the first bearer above the common people. Stars, estoiles and mullets are often confused because of their similarity, which is not helped by the fact that no definite lines have ever officially been followed regarding their specific differences. In England stars with wavy rays are called estoiles, when they are straight they are called mullets, and technically there is no such thing as a star. A mullet has five points unless another number is specified, which it often is, but an estoile can have any number so one must be provided. However, in Scotland the distinction between a mullet and a star is that a mullet is pierced, which actually makes it a spur-revel, and a star is whole. In France the definition of a mullet is different yet again; this time, it has no less than six points

http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/keyword.star/qx/symbolism_details.htm

Star (estoile or mullet) Celestial goodness; noble person; Excellence--http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm



So, since you already have this particular Coat of Arms tattoed on you, go ahead and integrate the meaning of the stars into it unless, after reading everything everyone has posted in regards to your question, you have a change of heart and don't want to disrespect someone else's Coat of Arms.



Now, if you should decide to find out the lineage of your family to see the if there are any recorded records of Coats of Arms, that can get quite expensive.



I have included this link for AAG, Inc.--http://www.intl-research.com/surname.htm



This is a link to a website that sells Coats of Arms. This particular link is of the Peterson name from Sweden.

http://www.thetreemaker.com/family-coat-p/peterson/sweden2.html

This is question #3 & 4 from the FAQ section from the same company that sells this Coats of Arms.

http://www.thetreemaker.com//faqs.html

3.How do I know this is the right coat of arms for my surname?

The coat of arms will normally show the surname at the top and the country of origin at the bottom. Many people are of the mistaken belief that a particular family coat of arms is theirs just because their surname is the same or they come from the same country. For example the surname “SMITH” has over 100 different coat of arms for that surname. There can be multiple coats of arms for a particular surname from the same country or from different countries. The makeup of a coat of arms depends on many other factors as well. It depends on which country and what year the coat of arms was made, along with who had it made, and how boastful they were. Always keep in mind that surnames are normally derived from what a person did for a living, but can be derived from the place that the family was from or a description of a person. We use the oldest coat of arms that is in our records. This does not mean it is the only coat of arms out there. The only way to be certain of your family heritage is to have your family line researched by a professional genealogist, and this service can be read about at the following link: http://www.thetreemaker.com/family-genealogy-research.html

SOME COAT OF ARMS IS ACTUALLY OWNDED BY THE FAMILY WITH THAT SURNAME AND YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO USE IT. If you have a particular coat or arms that you would like to match, or to create your own, then email us your ideas to us and we’ll make it for you. The fonts used for the country and surname on our coat of arms are normally in “Old English”. You can see some samples of what that font looks like by clicking here.





4.How do I know this is the right surname origin for my family?

We use a database that has the listing of most surname histories. Many people are of the mistaken belief that a particular family history is theirs, just because their surname is the same or they come from the same country. There can be multiple surname histories of a particular surname from the same country or from different countries. For example your family line may come from Germany and before that England, and before that Ireland. Also, surnames are normally derived from what a person did for a living, but can be derived from the place that the family was from or a description of a person. A good example of this is the surname “SMITH”, which has many different surname histories depending on a person’s occupation like: “Tin Smith”, “Silver Smith”, or “Black Smith”. Each of these origins can also have many countries that claim to be the origin for that surname. The histories of those surnames may or may not be in line with your family heritage. The only way to be certain of your family genealogy is to have your family line researched by a professional genealogist and this service can be read about at the following link: http://www.thetreemaker.com/family-genealogy-research.html

The fonts used for the surname histories and on our coat of arms are normally in “Old English”. You can see some samples of what that font looks like by clicking here.

Answer 7

From what I understand, it usually means a noble person or celestial goodness.

Answer 8

Might I suggest that you contact the company that sold you the "Peterson surname family crest" and not only ask for a refund, but for compensation related to removal of the tattoo.



In old Sweden, the name Peterson was probably spelled Petersson, meaning "son of Peter." His father, Peter, probably had a different last name, such as Mikelsson, meaning "son of Mikel." If Mickelsson had a coat of arms, it would have been inherited by his son Petersson, who would have passed them to his son who would have had a different last name.



The only way you can be sure you have the correct arms is to research your patriline as far back as possible, and consult local Swedish records for mention of the arms used by your ancestors. There are several societies that will do lookups for you in the Swedish books. In Sweden arms are assumed freely and registered with private organizations, so many people of all social classes have arms there.



If you found the coat of arms on the Internet at a family crest store, then you were most certainly ripped off.



Concerning meanings, yes, the medievals associated some symbols with virtues, but these associations were often ignored, especially outside Britain. Everyone designing arms had the option to give their own meanings to the charges (objects) on the shield. Below I quote the explanation found on the rec.heraldry discussion group about meaning: http://www.heraldica.org/faqs/heraldry.faq





8: What do arms mean?

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Without knowing the circumstances of the original grant, it is difficult to say whether a coat means anything at all, except that someone (grantee or herald) liked the design.



Some arms ("canting" arms) contain a charge whose name is related to the surname of the bearer (e.g. de Trumpington: Azure, crusily, two trumpets pileways Or). This can be taken to the extent of becoming a rebus puzzle -- the Borough of Congleton bears Sable, on water in base barry-wavy azure and argent, on a tun between two conger eels argent, a lion statant-guardant Or, which decodes to Conger-Leo-Tun.



In the Middle Ages, bestiaries, popular tales and folklore contributed greatly to the association of specific animals with specific characteristics or virtues, some of which persist to this day (owls are wise, elephants have memory, etc). It is quite possible, for any given coat, that the original bearer chose an animal with such associations in mind.



Often a coat will contain charges alluding to the original grantee's career or interests; for example medieval merchants and guildsmen often included the tools of their trade. These may become less appropriate as the coat is passed down through the generations, or their significance is forgotten. Quite elaborate schemes can be developed: a former Governor General of New Zealand has a coat based on the theme "a cat among the pigeons", which is apparently how she sees her career.



Some charges were taken from the arms of a bearer's feudal lord orprotector as a mark of loyalty. For example, the Maltese cross in the arms of several towns in Switzerland is a reference to the Knights of Malta, who were once sovereign in that area. The frequency with which the bar, a type of fish, appears in coats of arms of the former duchy of Bar in Eastern France can only be explained in this way. Also, imperial eagles which appear in many Italian coats were originally meant as a sign of allegiance to the Imperial party in the conflicts which tore medieval Italy.