A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Amare family of France.
Reg. 6754 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à la bande d'or, ch. de cinq tourt. du champ et acc. de deux étoiles du sec.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the Amare Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Amare arms are recorded
The Amare arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 Amare 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 Flandre.
Origin & History of the Amare Family in France
The history of the Amare family name is deeply rooted in the historical region of Flanders, where records confirm members of the lineage were established by 1663. During this period, Flanders was a vibrant center of trade and agriculture, and families like the Amares often played active roles in the local community life of the Low Countries. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic traditions, reflecting the diverse cultural influences present in the area during the seventeenth century. As the family settled into this landscape, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local economy and the development of their towns. While the specific origins of the name remain a subject of historical study, the presence of the Amare family in Flemish records from the mid-1600s highlights their long-standing connection to this historic European territory.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amare
Derived from the Latin verb amare meaning to love.
This name
AmareA surname indicating a beloved person or one who is full of love.
also spelled
Amaray
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief), Parochieregisters van de provincie West-Vlaanderen, 1663
De Smet, J., Geschiedenis van de Vlaamse familienamen, 1954
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
