A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bouton family of France.
Reg. 1027 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'azur à la fasce d'arg., acc. en chef d'une étoile d'or et en p. d'une rose du même.”
Franche-ComteFranche-Comte, c. 1663
Where the Bouton Arms Were Recorded
Franche-Comte
Map of France showing where the Bouton arms are recorded
The Bouton 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 Bouton 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 Bouton Family in France
The family name Bouton has deep roots in the historical region of Franche-Comté, located in eastern France. By the year 1663, the family was well-established in this area, which was known for its rugged mountains and strong local traditions. The name itself is thought to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Old French word for a bud or a small knob. In medieval times, such names were often given to individuals based on their physical appearance or their occupation. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic life of the region, participating in the local customs that defined life in the Jura Mountains. Over many generations, the Bouton name became a lasting part of the cultural identity of Franche-Comté, reflecting the resilience of families living in this distinct borderland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bot
Old French term referring to a swelling or a bud.
This name
BoutonA nickname for a person with a round face or a small, budding personality.
also spelled
Boutton
Booton
Button
Related arms
Balksimilar arms
Boudinssimilar arms
Dessaunierssimilar arms
Bouttonvariant 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
Archives départementales du Doubs. Série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
