A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bouteiller family of France.
Reg. 8126 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 bouteille d'or; au chef d'arg., ch. de deux molettes de sa.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1592
Where the Bouteiller Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Bouteiller arms are recorded
The Bouteiller arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1592.
Lorraine sat on the border between France and the German lands, and border country bred soldiers. Families here held small estates and served in arms, and a fighting man was exactly the sort who carried a shield of his own.
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.
Henry IV of France
Sovereign of the period
Henry IV of France
1589–1610
Reigning in France when the Bouteiller 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 Lorraine.
Origin & History of the Bouteiller Family in France
The surname Bouteiller originates from the medieval French word for a butler or a wine steward, specifically one who managed the supply of wine for a noble household. During the Middle Ages, this was a position of significant trust and responsibility, often evolving into a hereditary title that eventually became a permanent family name. By the year 1592, records confirm that members of the Bouteiller family were well-established in the Lorraine region of northeastern France. This area was a frequent crossroads for European trade and politics, which likely influenced the family's movement and social standing during the late sixteenth century. As the family grew, they integrated into the local culture of Lorraine, transitioning from their original professional duties to become a recognized part of the regional community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
buticularius
A Latin term for a cupbearer or butler.
This name
BouteillerAn occupational surname for a person who served wine or managed a wine cellar.
also spelled
Boutellier
Boutelier
Bootayyay
Butler
Related arms
Bouteliervariant spelling
Boutelliervariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Marianne Mulon, Origine et histoire des noms de famille, 2002
Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
