A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beaulac family of France.
Reg. 3320 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
ermineDignity and rank
lionCourage, strength and royalty
branchPeace, and new growth
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur au lion d'or, arm. et lamp. de gu., acc. en p. de trois branches de cognassier d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur au croiss. d'arg., surm. d'une croix de Lorraine d'or, accosté de deux mouch. d'herm. d'arg, et acc. en p. d'un lévrier courant du même.”
LanguedocLanguedoc, c. 1663
Where the Beaulac Arms Were Recorded
Languedoc
Map of France showing where the Beaulac arms are recorded
The Beaulac arms were recorded in Languedoc, c. 1663.
Languedoc stretched across the south of France, a country of small towns, vineyards and old local families. Its gentry were numerous rather than grand, and a great many of them held arms even where their estates were modest.
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 Beaulac 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 Languedoc.
Origin & History of the Beaulac Family in France
The name Beaulac is a topographic surname that originates from the French words "beau," meaning beautiful, and "lac," meaning lake. This suggests that the earliest members of the family likely lived near a prominent or scenic body of water. By 1663, historical records confirm that the family was established in the Languedoc region of southern France. During this period, families in Languedoc were often deeply connected to the local agricultural economy and the unique cultural traditions of the Occitan-speaking south. As the family grew, some members eventually moved away from this region, carrying the name across borders and into new territories. This transition helped the name evolve from a simple description of a home location into a lasting family identity that has been passed down through many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beau and Lac
Beautiful or fair and a body of water or lake.
This name
BeaulacRefers to a person who lived near a beautiful lake or a scenic body of water.
also spelled
Beaulak
Bolak
Bolac
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Archives départementales de l'Hérault. Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de la province de Languedoc, 1663
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
ermineDignity and rank
lionCourage, strength and royalty
branchPeace, and new growth
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
ermineDignity and rank
lionCourage, strength and royalty
branchPeace, and new growth
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
