A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Claverie family of France.
trefoilPerpetuity, and the TrinityJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'arg. à trois trèfles de sa.”
The Claverie arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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.
Reigning in France when the Claverie arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Claverie originates from the Gascony region of southwestern France and is rooted in the Occitan language. It is a topographic surname derived from the word claver, which refers to a person who held the keys to a gate or a fortified enclosure. This suggests that the earliest members of the family likely served as gatekeepers or officials responsible for the security of a town or a large estate. By the time the family established a presence in Paris in 1663, they had transitioned from their rural roots into the urban life of the capital. During the seventeenth century, individuals bearing this name were often integrated into the professional and merchant classes of French society. Their migration to Paris reflects a broader trend of families moving toward the center of royal power and economic opportunity during the reign of King Louis XIV.
Latin term referring to a key-bearer or locksmith.
