A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Adrien family of France.
Reg. 3443 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un tigre d'azur, tenant de sa patte dextre une masse d'armes d'or.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1564
Where the Adrien Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Adrien arms are recorded
The Adrien arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1564.
Lorraine sat on the border between France and the German lands, and border country bred soldiers. Families here held small estates and served in arms, and a fighting man was exactly the sort who carried a shield of his own.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Charles IX of France
Sovereign of the period
Charles IX of France
1560–1574
Reigning in France when the Adrien arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Lorraine.
Origin & History of the Adrien Family in France
The family name Adrien finds its roots in the ancient Roman name Hadrianus, which translates to someone who comes from the city of Adria. By the time the name became established in the Lorraine region of France during the mid-sixteenth century, it had evolved into a common surname used to identify families with deep ancestral ties to the area. Records from 1564 confirm that members of the Adrien family were active participants in the local society of Lorraine, a territory known for its unique cultural blend between French and Germanic influences. During this period, families like the Adriens were often involved in local trade, agriculture, or regional administration, helping to build the foundations of the community. As the name spread through the region, it remained a symbol of the family's long-standing presence in the heart of Europe, reflecting a history tied to the shifting borders and vibrant traditions of the Lorraine landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hadrianus
Derived from the Latin name for the city of Hadria.
This name
AdrienRefers to someone who originated from the ancient Italian town of Adria.
also spelled
Adryen
Adrian
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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