A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allais family of France.
Reg. 4419 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. au chev. de sin.; au chef d'azur, ch. d'une croisette d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à trois tours d'arg.”
DauphineDauphine, c. 1663
Where the Allais Arms Were Recorded
Dauphine
Map of France showing where the Allais arms are recorded
The Allais arms were recorded in Dauphine, c. 1663.
Dauphine lay in the mountains of south-eastern France, a country of small estates and scattered valleys. Its gentry were many and mostly modest, and even a small landholding was enough to justify arms.
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.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Allais 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 Dauphine.
Origin & History of the Allais Family in France
The family name Allais finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of the Dauphiné region in southeastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this mountainous territory. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older French terms related to movement or travel, potentially identifying early ancestors who were known for their journeys or trade across the Alpine passes. During the seventeenth century, families in this area often lived in small, tight-knit rural communities that relied on agriculture and local craftsmanship to survive. As the Allais family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local economy and the distinct cultural identity of the Dauphiné people. Their presence in the historical record during this time reflects a period of stability and growth for the family as they settled into the valleys and foothills of the French Alps.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alanus
A Latinized form of a Celtic name meaning handsome or cheerful.
This name
AllaisA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Alain, signifying descendant of the handsome one.
also spelled
Allaiz
Alla
Alay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de l'Isère, Registres paroissiaux de l'état civil, 1663
Bouchage, Honoré, Histoire des corporations et des métiers du Dauphiné, 1888
Moreri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
