A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bourgon family of France.
Reg. 7041 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à trois écusons d'or, ch. chacun d'une bande d'azur.”
BretagneBretagne, c. 1663
Where the Bourgon Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Bourgon arms are recorded
The Bourgon arms were recorded in Bretagne, c. 1663.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 Bourgon 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 Bretagne.
Origin & History of the Bourgon Family in France
The surname Bourgon traces its roots to the historic region of Bretagne in northwestern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Bourgon family were well established within this coastal territory. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for people who lived in or near a specific type of settlement or a small village. During the seventeenth century, life in Bretagne was defined by a strong maritime culture and deep ties to the land. Families like the Bourgons often played essential roles in their local communities as farmers, tradespeople, or skilled laborers. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the unique traditions and language that define Breton history. This early presence in Bretagne set the foundation for the family name to persist through generations as they navigated the changing landscape of early modern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
burg
A fortified place, castle, or town.
This name
BourgonRefers to a person who lived near or within a fortified settlement or castle.
also spelled
Bourgond
Bourgaun
Bourgont
Boorgon
Burgon
Related arms
Bourgogne d'Amervalvariant 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
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille. 1991
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine. Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil. 1663
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
