A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beisner family of France.
Reg. 2469 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 trois ruches d'or; à la bord. aussi d'azur, bordée et clouée de sa. Cq. cour. C.: une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, entre deux pl. d'aut., d'or et d'azur. S.: deux lions reg. d'arg., lamp. de gu.”
Francec. 1725
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Map of France showing where the Beisner arms are recorded
The Beisner 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 Beisner 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 Beisner Family in France
The name Beisner likely originated as a descriptive label for individuals living in the regions surrounding the borderlands of modern France and Germany. By the early eighteenth century, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the province of Bretagne by 1725. During this period, families often moved across these borders due to shifts in regional governance and the search for new agricultural opportunities. The name itself is thought to be derived from linguistic roots associated with specific trades or geographic landmarks common to the local dialects of that era. As these early ancestors settled in Bretagne, they integrated into the local community while maintaining the unique identity tied to their ancestral name. This transition highlights the mobility of families during the eighteenth century as they sought to build stable lives in new provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bais
A Germanic term referring to a dwelling or a small farmstead.
This name
BeisnerAn occupational or habitational name denoting someone who lived at or worked on a farmstead.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B (Fonds de la juridiction de Bretagne)
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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