A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chevron family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0102 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur au chev. de gu., bordé d'or, acc. de trois lions du même, les deux du chef affr.”
SwitzerlandGenève, c. 1745
Where the Chevron Arms Were Recorded
Genève
Map of Switzerland showing where the Chevron arms are recorded
The Chevron arms were recorded in Genève, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Chevron Family in Switzerland
The surname Chevron finds its roots in the French language, where the word originally described a structural beam or a rafter used in building houses. Families who carried this name likely lived near or worked with these wooden supports, eventually adopting the term as a formal identifier. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Genève. Records from 1745 confirm that members of the Chevron family were integrated into the social and economic fabric of this Swiss city during a time of significant growth. As residents of Genève, they were part of a vibrant community known for its watchmaking, banking, and intellectual contributions. Over the generations, the family name persisted as a link to their ancestral history and their long-standing ties to the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Capra
Latin term referring to a goat.
This name
ChevronA topographic name for someone living near a goat pasture or mountain slope.
also spelled
Chevrone
Chevroun
Chevront
Shevron
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives d'État de Genève, Registres du Conseil
Books: Suter, Rudolf, Die schweizerischen Familiennamen, 1976
Books: Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
