A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bertoglio family of France.
Reg. 0011 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un olivier terrassé de sin., sommé d'une pie au nat. et accosté de deux lévriers blancs, ramp. et affr. C.: un lévrier blanc, iss. D.: FIDES JUNCTA PACI.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Bertoglio Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Bertoglio arms are recorded
The Bertoglio 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 Bertoglio 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 Bertoglio Family in France
The family name Bertoglio has deep roots that trace back to the mountainous regions of Northern Italy, specifically the Piedmont area, before spreading across Europe. By the early 18th century, members of the family had established a presence in the Brittany region of France, where they integrated into the local society of 1725. The name itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Bert, which carries the meaning of bright or famous. As the family moved across borders, they often worked as skilled artisans or merchants, which allowed them to maintain a stable life while adapting to the unique customs of their new homes. This migration pattern reflects the broader movement of families during the Enlightenment era, as people sought new opportunities in trade and agriculture far from their ancestral lands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berto
Derived from the Germanic element berht meaning bright or famous.
This name
BertoglioA diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone named Berto or Albert.
also spelled
Bertolyo
Bertolgio
Bertolio
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bongioanni, A., Dizionario dei cognomi piemontesi, 1928
De Felice, E., Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1725
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
