A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Audibert family of France.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. au lion pass. ou ramp. d'or.”
The Audibert arms were recorded in France, c. 1645.
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.
Reigning in France when the Audibert arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Audibert originates from the Germanic personal name Aldebert, which combines the elements for old and bright or famous. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the region of Bretagne, France. During this era, families in Bretagne were often deeply connected to the local agricultural landscape and the specific traditions of their parish communities. Records from 1645 indicate that members of the Audibert family were integrated into the social fabric of this coastal province, likely participating in the local economy of the time. As the name spread through the region, it evolved from a personal identifier into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. This transition reflects the broader historical shift in France where families began using fixed surnames to distinguish themselves within growing rural populations.
Derived from Germanic elements meaning noble and bright or famous.
