A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Auguste family of France.
treeLife, endurance and deep rootsJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à l'arbre arr. de sin., surm. d'une aigle de sa.”
The Auguste arms were recorded in Provence, c. 1663.
Provence was old country, with towns dating to the Romans and families who traced their land back nearly as far. Its gentry were many and long-settled, and long settlement is what fills a register.
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 Auguste 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 family name Auguste traces its roots back to the Latin term Augustus, which means venerable or majestic. In the context of the seventeenth century, this name was often adopted as a given name to honor the legacy of Roman emperors, eventually transitioning into a hereditary surname. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Auguste family were well-established in the Provence region of France. During this period, Provence was a vibrant center for trade and agriculture, and families living there were often deeply connected to the local parish communities. The presence of the Auguste family in this area suggests they were part of the regional social fabric, likely working as skilled laborers or landowners who contributed to the stability of the Mediterranean countryside. Over time, the name became a permanent identifier for these individuals, linking their descendants to the historical landscape of southern France.
Derived from the Latin word meaning venerable, majestic, or noble.
