A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chabot family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2091 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à trois chabots de gu., posés en pals, 2 et 1. C.: un chabot de gu., en pal, la tête en bas. D.: CONCUSSUS RESURGO.”
PoitouRotterdam · Poitou, c. 1663
Where the Chabot Arms Were Recorded
Poitou
Map of France showing where the Chabot arms are recorded
The Chabot arms were recorded in Poitou, c. 1663.
Poitou was western French farming country, divided among a large number of small landed families. Its gentry were numerous and modest, and even a small estate was enough to justify a shield.
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 Chabot 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 Poitou.
Origin & History of the Chabot Family in France
The Chabot family name has deep roots in the Poitou region of western France, where the family established a prominent presence by the mid-seventeenth century. The name itself is thought to be derived from an old French word meaning a type of bottom-dwelling fish, which was likely used as a descriptive nickname for an ancestor before it became a formal surname. By 1663, the Chabots were well-integrated into the social and administrative fabric of Poitou, a province known for its historical importance in French politics and agriculture. As the family grew, they became deeply connected to the local landscape and the shifting power structures of the French monarchy. Their history reflects the broader experiences of regional families who helped shape the identity of rural France during a time of significant transition. Through their long-standing ties to the land and their involvement in local affairs, the Chabots maintained a lasting influence that spanned generations within the region.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Losangé d'arg. et d'azur; au chef de gu., ch. à sen. d'un écusson d'or à la bande de gu., surch. d'un poisson d'or, posé dans le sens de la bande.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Chabot Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Chabot arms are recorded
The Chabot arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in France when the Chabot arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Chabot Family in Belgium
The Chabot family name has deep roots in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a central hub of trade and administration within the Southern Netherlands, which was then under the control of the Austrian Habsburgs. Families like the Chabots often settled in these bustling areas to take advantage of the growing urban economy and the stability provided by the local government. As the family established themselves in the region, they became part of the social fabric of the local towns, likely working in traditional trades or local administration. Their presence in the records from this period highlights how families moved and adapted to the changing political landscape of Western Europe. By settling in Brabant, the early Chabots contributed to the long history of migration and community building that defined the region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Chabot
Derived from the Old French word for a type of fish.
This name
ChabotA nickname for a person with a large head or a blunt, thick-set individual.
also spelled
Chabo
Shabo
Chabaut
Related arms
Chabovariant spelling
Cabotvariant spelling
van Casteelrecorded with Chabot, same area
van Couwenhovenrecorded with Chabot, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Beauchet-Filleau, Henri, Dictionnaire historique et généalogique des familles du Poitou, 1891
Archives départementales de la Vienne, Série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux de la province du Poitou
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
