A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Astier family of France.
Reg. 0606 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
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)
“D'or à la bande de sa. S.: deux lions d'or, arm. et lamp. de gu., tenant chacun une bannière aux armes de l'écu, frangée d'or, la lance d'azur.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Astier Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Astier arms are recorded
The Astier arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 Astier 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 Astier Family in France
The surname Astier originates from the ancient Germanic name Asthari, which combines the elements for spear and army. Over many centuries, this name evolved through various regional dialects in France before settling into its modern form. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Astier family were well-established in the region of Bretagne. During this period, families in this area often lived in rural parishes where they worked as farmers or skilled craftsmen. The name likely spread across the French countryside as younger generations moved to new towns to find work or start their own households. Because the family was present in Bretagne by the mid-seventeenth century, they were part of a society deeply influenced by local traditions and the agricultural cycles of the Atlantic coast.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aster
Derived from the Latin word for star.
This name
AstierA habitational name for someone living near a place where star-shaped flowers grew.
also spelled
Asteeay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
