A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Condoleo family of France.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Ec. d'or et d'azur. S.: deux lions, tenant chacun une bannière aux armes de l'écu D.: AIDE DIEU AU BON CHEVALIER. [Armes du botaniste Augustin Pyrame de C.]”
The Condoleo 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.
Reigning in France when the Condoleo 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 Condoleo traces its roots to the rugged landscape of Bretagne, where records confirm the presence of family members by the year 1725. During this period, the region was characterized by a strong maritime culture and a deep connection to the land. Families living in this area often took names that reflected their local environment or specific roles within their rural communities. As the Condoleo name became established in the Breton countryside, the family likely participated in the traditional agricultural and fishing practices that defined the local economy. Over time, these early ancestors helped shape the social fabric of their parishes, contributing to the distinct cultural identity that remains a hallmark of the Bretagne region today.
Latin verb meaning to suffer together or to sympathize with someone.
