A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Angelin family of France.
Reg. 7131 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la bande d'arg., ch. d'une demi-molette de gu., mouv. du bord inférieur, et aux extrémités de deux glands de sin., les queues en bas. D.: A JAMAIS.”
DauphineDauphine, c. 1663
Where the Angelin Arms Were Recorded
Dauphine
Map of France showing where the Angelin arms are recorded
The Angelin 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 Angelin 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 Angelin Family in France
The family name Angelin traces its roots to the mountainous region of Dauphiné in southeastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this area, which was known for its rugged terrain and distinct local customs. The name itself is derived from the word for an angel, suggesting that early ancestors may have been associated with religious life or were given the name as a term of endearment. During the seventeenth century, families in Dauphiné often lived in close-knit rural communities where they worked as farmers or artisans. These early Angelin ancestors lived through a time of significant social change in France, as the monarchy worked to centralize its power over the provinces. Over time, the family spread from these high alpine valleys, carrying their name and local heritage into other parts of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Angelus
Latin term derived from Greek meaning messenger or envoy.
This name
AngelinA diminutive or patronymic form signifying one who is angelic or associated with an angel.
also spelled
Anjelin
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de l'Isère, Collection de l'Intendance de Dauphiné
Archives départementales de la Drôme, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Borel d'Hauterive, André, Annuaire de la noblesse de France et des maisons souveraines de l'Europe, 1855
Chorier, Nicolas, Histoire générale de Dauphiné, 1661
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
