A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carnot family of France.
Reg. 2048 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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 trois canes d'arg., 2 et 1.”
BourgogneBourgogne, c. 1663
Where the Carnot Arms Were Recorded
Bourgogne
Map of France showing where the Carnot arms are recorded
The Carnot arms were recorded in Bourgogne, c. 1663.
Bourgogne was one of the richest parts of France, built on wine, wool and the roads that carried both. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region filled with armed families earlier than most of the country.
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 Carnot 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 Bourgogne.
Origin & History of the Carnot Family in France
The Carnot family name traces its earliest documented roots to the Burgundy region of France during the mid-seventeenth century. Records confirm that the family was established in the area by 1663, living as members of the local bourgeoisie. During this period, the family members were typically involved in legal professions and civil administration, which allowed them to build a stable reputation within their community. Over time, the family moved away from these provincial beginnings to become a prominent part of French history. They eventually produced several notable figures who influenced the fields of science, engineering, and national politics. This transition from local officials in Burgundy to national leaders highlights the family's long history of public service and intellectual achievement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Carno
Derived from the Latin word for meat or flesh.
This name
CarnotA topographic name for someone living in a rocky or stony place.
also spelled
Karnot
Carnott
Carnotte
Karno
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Arnauld, André, Généalogie de la famille Carnot, 1928
Archives départementales de la Côte-d'Or, Registres paroissiaux de Nolay, Series E
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