Carlson Family Crest framed artprint

The Carlson Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Carlson

Carlson is an ancient Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl" (derived from the Old Norse personal name Karl, meaning "free man" or "courageous"). Widespread across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, the surname took firm root throughout Northern Europe and North America during the 19th-century Scandinavian migrations. Recorded in early Nordic parish registers and guild charters, the lineage represents a proud tradition of agricultural, civic, and industrial leadership.

The symbolism of the Carlson coat of arms

Visually dynamic, the Carlson coat of arms features a striking geometric shield displaying an alternating triangular pattern (gyronny / fusilly) in deep blue and radiant gold. In classical heraldry, the deep blue sections represent truth, loyalty, and devotion to duty, while the gold sections denote generosity and elevation of mind. The precise geometric division symbolises architectural strength, balance, and order. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays blue and gold feather plumes. Catalogued in Scandinavian armorial archives and European heraldic rolls.

Historical figures

Chester Carlson (1906–1968): American physicist, inventor, and patent attorney who invented the electrophotographic copying process (xerography/photocopying).
Arne Carlson (b. 1934): American politician who served as the 37th Governor of Minnesota.
Kelly Carlson (b. 1976): American actress and model best known for her starring role in television drama series.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.