A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blin family of France.
Reg. 1888 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lambGentleness, patience and faith
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)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'arg. et en p. d'un mouton du sec.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Blin Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Blin arms are recorded
The Blin arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 Blin 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 Blin Family in France
The family name Blin has deep roots in French history, with records confirming that members of the family were established in Paris by at least 1663. The name is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Old French word blin, which was sometimes used to describe a person with fair hair or a pale complexion. During the seventeenth century, families in Paris often lived in tight-knit communities organized by their trade or social standing. As the Blin family settled into the capital, they became part of the vibrant urban life that defined the reign of King Louis XIV. By maintaining a presence in Paris during this era, the family was positioned at the center of the political and cultural shifts that transformed France into a major European power. Over time, the name spread from the capital to other regions, reflecting the natural migration of families seeking new opportunities in trade and craftsmanship.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Belin
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Bilo meaning bright or shining.
This name
BlinA nickname for a fair-haired person or a derivative of the name Abel.
also spelled
Blyn
Blan
Blinn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives Nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series MC
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lambGentleness, patience and faith
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lambGentleness, patience and faith
