A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arzac family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7969 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois bandes d'arg.; au chef d'or, ch. d'une aigle de sa.”
DauphineDauphine, c. 1663
Where the Arzac Arms Were Recorded
Dauphine
Map of France showing where the Arzac arms are recorded
The Arzac 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 Arzac 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 Arzac Family in France
The family name Arzac finds its historical roots in the rugged landscapes of southern France, where the name became firmly established by the middle of the seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were living in the Dauphiné region by 1663, a time when this mountainous area served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between the Alps and the Rhône Valley. Families in this province often derived their surnames from specific geographic landmarks or small rural settlements, suggesting that the ancestors of the Arzac line were deeply connected to the local land and its unique topography. During this era, life in the Dauphiné was defined by the transition from feudal traditions to a more centralized royal administration, and the presence of the family in official registers indicates they were integrated into the social fabric of their local parishes. By maintaining a consistent presence in this region, the early members of the family contributed to the long history of provincial life that shaped the identity of the French countryside for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à l'arbre de sin., sommé d'un coq de sa. et senestré d'un ours du même, ramp. contre le fût, le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin.”
SpainGuipuzcoa, c. 1722
Where the Arzac Arms Were Recorded
Guipuzcoa
Map of Spain showing where the Arzac arms are recorded
The Arzac arms were recorded in Guipuzcoa, c. 1722.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in France when the Arzac arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Spain.
Origin & History of the Arzac Family in Spain
The family name Arzac finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of the Basque Country, specifically within the province of Guipuzcoa. By the year 1722, records confirm that members of the Arzac family were established residents in this northern Spanish region. The name itself is deeply connected to the Basque language, which suggests that the family was part of the ancient social fabric of the Pyrenees mountains. During this period, families in Guipuzcoa often lived in rural homesteads known as baserri, where they maintained strong ties to their local community and the land. As the eighteenth century progressed, the Arzac family became part of the regional history that defined the unique cultural identity of the Basque people. Their presence in local parish registers and municipal documents from the early 1700s highlights a long-standing commitment to their ancestral home in northern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ars
Derived from the Latin word for bear or a masculine personal name.
This name
ArzacA locative surname originating from the village of Arzac-Arraziguet in the Pyrenees region.
also spelled
Arzak
Related arms
Forestisimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de l'Isère, Registres paroissiaux de l'état civil, 1663
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
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
