A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bosson family of Switzerland.
Reg. 5861 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 à une cloche d'arg., sous battant.”
SwitzerlandLausanne, c. 1725
Where the Bosson Arms Were Recorded
Lausanne
Map of Switzerland showing where the Bosson arms are recorded
The Bosson arms were recorded in Lausanne, c. 1725.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Bosson Family in Switzerland
The family name Bosson has deep roots in the French-speaking regions of Switzerland, particularly within the Vaud canton. By the year 1725, records confirm that members of the Bosson family were well-established residents of Lausanne. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific occupation or place of origin common in the medieval period. During the eighteenth century, families like the Bossons were often tied to the local agricultural or artisanal life of the city as it transitioned under the rule of Bern. These early ancestors were part of the growing urban population that helped shape the social and economic foundations of the region. Their documented presence in Lausanne during this era highlights a long-standing connection to the city that has persisted through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bos
Latin term referring to an ox or a head of cattle.
This name
BossonA topographic or occupational name for a herdsman or cattle farmer.
also spelled
Boson
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives cantonales vaudoises, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Book: Delabays, Hubert, Dictionnaire historique et généalogique des familles vaudoises, 1985
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bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
