 The only still existing branch of the family received the title of Danish barons in 1840 (as "Barons of Thienen-Adlerflycht").The connection of the names Thienen and Adlerflycht arose due to the marriage of" Conrad Christoph of Thienen "with "Luise of Adlerflycht," the last, of an ancient noble family that originated from Sweden.Conrad Christoph and Luise emigrated from Schleswig-Holstein.