A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Archambault family of France.
Reg. 1044 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'arg. au saut. d'azur, ch. de cinq étoiles d'or; à la bord. denchée de gu.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Archambault Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Archambault arms are recorded
The Archambault arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 Archambault 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 France.
Origin & History of the Archambault Family in France
The surname Archambault originates from the ancient Germanic name Archambald, which combines elements meaning "bold" and "precious." This name gained popularity across France during the Middle Ages, eventually becoming a hereditary family name. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was firmly established in the social fabric of Paris. Records confirm that members of the Archambault family were living in the city by 1663, a time when Paris was a bustling center of trade and culture. Many individuals carrying this name were skilled laborers or merchants who contributed to the growth of the French capital before some eventually traveled across the Atlantic to settle in New France. Their presence in historical documents from this era highlights their role as part of the common citizenry that helped build the foundations of French society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ercanbald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or brave and rule or power.
This name
ArchambaultA surname of Germanic origin signifying a bold and powerful ruler or leader.
also spelled
Archambaut
Archambaultt
Archambaud
Arshambo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France. 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille. 1991
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
