A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bañuelos family of France.
Reg. 3406 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à cinq fleurs-de-lis d'or, 2, 1 et 2; à la bord. d'herm. C.: une fleur-de-lis d'or.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Bañuelos Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Bañuelos arms are recorded
The Bañuelos arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Bañuelos 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 Bañuelos Family in France
The name Bañuelos originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the province of Burgos. It is a topographic surname, which means it was originally used to describe people who lived near a specific location, in this case, a place known for its small baths or springs. By the early 18th century, members of the family had migrated beyond the Iberian Peninsula, establishing a presence in the Brittany region of France by 1725. This movement was likely driven by trade routes or the shifting political borders of the era, which encouraged families to settle in new territories. As these individuals integrated into French society, they maintained their ancestral identity while adapting to the cultural landscape of their new home. This transition highlights the mobility of families during the 1700s and the way names traveled across borders alongside the people who carried them.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
baño
A bath or a place for bathing.
This name
BañuelosRefers to a person who lived near a bathhouse or a place with natural springs.
also spelled
Banyuelos
Banuelo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mogrobejo, Endika de. Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones. 1995
Archives Départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine. Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil. 1725
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
