A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cobo family of France.
Reg. 5370 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 à cinq lions d'or, cour. du même, 2, 1 et 2.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Cobo Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Cobo arms are recorded
The Cobo arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Cobo 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 Cobo Family in France
The family name Cobo has deep roots that trace back to the coastal regions of France, specifically within the province of Bretagne. By the year 1725, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living among the rugged landscapes and distinct maritime culture of the region. The name itself is often linked to old linguistic traditions in Western Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive term for people who worked with specific types of earth or lived near prominent natural landmarks. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the agricultural and community life of their parishes. While many families in Bretagne remained in their ancestral villages for generations, the presence of the Cobo name in these early records highlights a history of stability and long-standing connection to the land.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Jacobus
Latin form of the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning supplanter or follower.
This name
CoboA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a cob or a rounded hill.
also spelled
Kobo
Coboe
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Finistère, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Fonds de l'intendance de Bretagne
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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