A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Armand family of France.
Reg. 4209 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au chev. de gu.; au chef d'azur, ch. d'une couronne fermée d'or.”
DauphineDauphine, c. 1663
Where the Armand Arms Were Recorded
Dauphine
Map of France showing where the Armand arms are recorded
The Armand 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 Armand 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 Armand Family in France
The family name Armand finds its roots in the ancient Germanic name Herman, which translates to man of the army or warrior. Over many centuries, this name evolved through various European languages before settling into its French form. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Armand family were firmly established in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. This area, known for its rugged mountain landscapes and proximity to the Alps, served as a significant home for the family during the seventeenth century. Families in this province were often deeply connected to the local agricultural economy and the social structures of the old French kingdom. As the name spread from these mountain communities, it remained a testament to the family's long history of resilience and presence within the historic borders of the Dauphiné.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hardman
Derived from the Germanic elements hard meaning hardy and man meaning person.
This name
ArmandA French surname signifying a brave, hardy, or strong-willed individual.
also spelled
Armant
Arman
Related arms
Armanvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauphiné Archives, Registres paroissiaux de l'état civil, 1663
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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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
