A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cauchon family of France.
Reg. 4720 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. au griffon d'or, ailé d'arg.”
FranceReims, c. 1392
Where the Cauchon Arms Were Recorded
Reims
Map of France showing where the Cauchon arms are recorded
The Cauchon arms were recorded in Reims, c. 1392.
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.
Charles VI of France
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI of France
1380–1422
Reigning in France when the Cauchon 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 France.
Origin & History of the Cauchon Family in France
The surname Cauchon has deep roots in the French region of Champagne, with historical records confirming the family was well-established in the city of Reims by the year 1392. The name is believed to originate from the Old French word "caucher," which referred to someone who worked with a press or a crusher, suggesting that the family may have been involved in the local wine industry or agricultural production. During the late Middle Ages, members of the Cauchon family rose to prominence as influential figures in both the church and the royal administration. They were often educated individuals who served as legal advisors and officials, allowing them to integrate into the social and political life of northern France. By maintaining strong ties to the city of Reims, the family helped shape the local history of the region for several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
calx
Latin term referring to the heel or a limestone pebble.
This name
CauchonA nickname for someone with a prominent heel or a person who walked with a limp.
also spelled
Kauchon
Cauchonne
Cauchonn
Coshon
Koshon
Related arms
Bervillerecorded with Cauchon, same area
Bouletrecorded with Cauchon, same area
Dominicellerecorded with Cauchon, same area
Feretrecorded with Cauchon, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Desportes, Pierre. Reims et les Rémois aux XIIIe et XIVe siècles. 1979
Lecoy de la Marche, Albert. Le Roi René: sa vie, son administration, ses travaux artistiques et littéraires. 1875
Archives départementales de la Marne, Série G: Clergé séculier
Archives municipales de Reims, Série HH: Affaires militaires et fortifications
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griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
