The Olson 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 Olson
Olson (Olsen) is an ancient Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Ole" or "son of Olaf" (derived from Old Norse Óláfr, composed of án, meaning "ancestor," and leifr, meaning "heir" or "relic"—thus "ancestor's descendant"). Widespread across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, the lineage produced patrician merchants, naval officers, and civic leaders. Bringing their seafaring tradition across the globe, families bearing the Olson name played a major role in Nordic settlement throughout North America and Western Europe.
The symbolism of the Olson coat of arms
Visually organic and symbolic, the Olson coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central rooted oak tree stump sprouting green oak leaves and acorns, set between four red hearts (two in chief, two in base). In classical heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity, peace, and judicial purity. The central oak tree stump with fresh green leaves and acorns represents ancient family roots, resilience, rebirth out of hardship, and enduring vitality. The four red hearts signify profound sincerity, family devotion, charity, and steadfast fidelity across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a red heart set between two silver wings, symbolising elevated affection, spiritual protection, and peace. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Scandinavian armorial registers and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Olaf Olson (17th Century): Scandinavian shipmaster and merchant recorded in Nordic maritime rolls.
Karen Olson (18th Century): Recorded landholder and benefactor in municipal registers.
Astrid Olson (19th Century): Prominent Scandinavian-American civic leader and philanthropist.
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.
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