A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blond family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0914 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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 étoiles d'or. (gu.”
LyonnaisLyonnais, c. 1663
Where the Blond Arms Were Recorded
Lyonnais
Map of France showing where the Blond arms are recorded
The Blond arms were recorded in Lyonnais, c. 1663.
Lyonnais centred on Lyon, one of the great banking and silk towns of France. Money made in the city bought estates in the countryside around it, and those estates brought arms with them.
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 Blond 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 Lyonnais.
Origin & History of the Blond Family in France
The surname Blond originates from the Old French word *blond*, which was used as a descriptive nickname for individuals with fair or golden hair. In the context of the Lyonnais region, where records confirm the family’s presence by 1663, the name likely emerged as a way to distinguish one person from another in a growing community. During the seventeenth century, the Lyonnais area was a bustling hub for trade and silk production, drawing families into urban centers where surnames became increasingly necessary for tax and legal identification. As the family established roots in this region, they became part of the local social fabric, likely working in the traditional industries or agricultural trades that defined the landscape of central France. The name itself reflects a time when physical traits were commonly used to create permanent family identifiers that would be passed down through generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Fusilly or and sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Blond Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blond arms are recorded
The Blond arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in France when the Blond arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Blond Family in England
The surname Blond traces its roots to the medieval period, where it functioned as a descriptive nickname for individuals with fair hair or a pale complexion. Derived from the Old French word "blond," the name became common in England following the arrival of settlers from the continent. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub. During this era, York served as a vital center for trade and administration, providing a stable environment for families to settle and grow. The survival of these early records suggests that the Blond family was well-integrated into the local community, contributing to the historical fabric of the region long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blundus
A Latin term referring to a yellowish or light brown color.
This name
BlondA descriptive nickname for a person with fair, blonde, or light-colored hair.
also spelled
Blonde
Blondt
Blon
Blont
Blount
Related arms
Bloundvariant spelling
Blountvariant spelling
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
Archives Départementales du Rhône. Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de la commune de Lyon. 1663
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
