A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Archimbaud family of France.
Reg. 7821 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 gerbe d'or, acc. de trois étoiles du même, rangées en chef, et d'un croiss. d'arg. en p.”
LyonnaisLyonnais, c. 1663
Where the Archimbaud Arms Were Recorded
Lyonnais
Map of France showing where the Archimbaud arms are recorded
The Archimbaud arms were recorded in Lyonnais, c. 1663.
Lyonnais centred on Lyon, one of the great banking and silk towns of France. Money made in the city bought estates in the countryside around it, and those estates brought arms with them.
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 Archimbaud 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 Lyonnais.
Origin & History of the Archimbaud Family in France
The surname Archimbaud originates from the ancient Germanic name Archembald, which combines the elements for "precious" and "bold." By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the Lyonnais region of France. Records confirm that members of the family were living in this area by 1663, a time when the region was a vital center for trade and silk production. Families with this name often integrated into the local social structures of the Rhône Valley, where they lived as artisans, merchants, or landowners. Over many generations, the name evolved from its noble Germanic roots into a distinct identifier for families rooted in the cultural and economic life of eastern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ercanbald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning genuine or bold.
This name
ArchimbaudA name signifying a bold or daring individual of noble or genuine character.
also spelled
Archimbaut
Archimbaude
Archimbault
Arshimbo
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
Archives Départementales du Rhône. Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil du Lyonnais. 1663
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wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
