A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blye family of France.
Reg. 1912 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De sa. à la bande ondée d'arg., acc. de deux roses du même.”
Franche-ComteFranche-Comte, c. 1663
Where the Blye Arms Were Recorded
Franche-Comte
Map of France showing where the Blye arms are recorded
The Blye arms were recorded in Franche-Comte, c. 1663.
Franche-Comte sat between France and the Empire and changed hands more than once. Border families held their land under arms and expected to defend it, so a shield was a practical thing rather than an ornament.
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 Blye 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 Franche-Comte.
Origin & History of the Blye Family in France
The family name Blye traces its roots to the historical region of Franche-Comté in eastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established within this rugged area nestled against the Jura Mountains. During the seventeenth century, Franche-Comté was a place of significant transition as it moved from Spanish control to French rule. Families living there at the time often worked in agriculture or specialized trades that supported the local economy. The name likely developed as a descriptive term or a locational identifier for those living near specific geographic features or small settlements in the region. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the agricultural and administrative life of their communities during a period of great political change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bleu
A color term derived from the Old French word for blue.
This name
BlyeA descriptive nickname for someone who frequently wore blue clothing or had a fair complexion.
also spelled
Blie
Bly
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Doubs, Série B (Cours et juridictions)
Festery, Jean, Histoire de la Franche-Comté, 1968
Gauthier, Joseph, Les familles de Franche-Comté, 1905
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
