[1] Poul Vendelbo (1686–1740) was on 14 January 1711 ennobled under the name Løvenørn (lit.

Among his descendants were his son Frederik de Løvenørn (1715-1779) and grandson, naval officer and hydrographer Poul de Løvenørn (1751-1826).

Later generations included diplomat Poul Ludvig Ernst de Løvenørn (1839-1922).

directed blue lion rampant, holding the sword, and in the 2nd field a crowned gold double eagle.

On the helm a noble coronet, whereupon an eight-pointed golden star between two arms dressed in armour, each holding a downwards turned sable.