A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Auzon family of France.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Ec. d'or et d'azur.”
The Auzon arms were recorded in Auvergne, c. 1663.
Auvergne was mountain country in the middle of France, poor in money but thick with old families. Estates were small and held for a very long time, and long tenure counted for more than wealth when it came to 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.
Reigning in France when the Auzon 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 Auzon is deeply rooted in the rugged landscape of the Auvergne region in central France. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this area by 1663, living among the volcanic peaks and fertile valleys that define the province. The name itself is likely a topographical surname, meaning it was derived from the specific location where the family first settled or held land. During the seventeenth century, families in this region were often tied closely to the local agricultural economy and the social structures of the rural parishes. As the family grew, they became part of the enduring cultural fabric of Auvergne, maintaining their presence in the region through generations of community life. Their history reflects the broader patterns of life in provincial France, where families remained connected to their ancestral soil for centuries.
A Latin personal name derived from the word for alder tree.
