A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Antoine family of France.
Reg. 2082 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'azur à une étoile d'arg., acc. de trois bes. d'or.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1519
Where the Antoine Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Antoine arms are recorded
The Antoine arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1519.
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.
Francis I of France
Sovereign of the period
Francis I of France
1515–1547
Reigning in France when the Antoine 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 Antoine Family in France
The family name Antoine finds its roots in the ancient Latin name Antonius, which became a popular given name throughout Europe due to the influence of early Christian saints. By the time the family was firmly established in the Lorraine region of France in 1519, the name had transitioned from a personal identifier to a hereditary surname used to distinguish specific lineages. During the sixteenth century, Lorraine served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between the Holy Roman Empire and the French kingdom. Families living in this area often navigated complex social shifts as the region moved between local ducal rule and broader European political pressures. Members of the Antoine family during this period likely lived as part of a structured agrarian or merchant society, contributing to the local economy while maintaining the traditions of their specific community. Over generations, the name became deeply woven into the regional identity of Lorraine, reflecting the enduring presence of the family in the local historical record.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Antonius
A Roman family name of uncertain Etruscan origin.
This name
AntoineDerived from the Latin name meaning highly praiseworthy or priceless.
also spelled
Antoyn
Antwan
Anthony
Related arms
Bouttessimilar arms
Fréard du Castelsimilar arms
Frogersimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Marie-Thérèse Fischer, Histoire de la Lorraine, 2005
Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
