A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boisson family of France.
Reg. 0431 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, ch. de cinq aigles de sa. et acc. de trois colombes d'arg., bq. et m. de gu., celles du chef affr.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Boisson Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Boisson arms are recorded
The Boisson 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 Boisson 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 Boisson Family in France
The surname Boisson originates from the French word "boisson," which historically referred to a drink or a refreshing beverage. In the context of medieval naming customs, this name likely began as a nickname for someone who worked in the wine trade, such as a tavern keeper or a merchant who supplied drinks to the local community. By the time the family was firmly established in Paris in 1663, the name had transitioned from a simple descriptor into a formal hereditary surname. During the seventeenth century, Paris was a bustling center of trade and craft, and families like the Boissons were often integrated into the city’s growing merchant class. This period saw the family living through the reign of King Louis XIV, a time when the city was undergoing massive social and architectural changes that shaped the lives of its residents. The name remains a reflection of the daily life and professional culture that defined the urban landscape of early modern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
boisson
Old French term referring to a drink or beverage.
This name
BoissonA nickname for a tavern keeper or someone known for their fondness for drinking.
also spelled
Boissonn
Boissone
Boissony
Bwason
Related arms
Boyssonvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France. 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille. 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
