A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Condran family of France.
Reg. 0146 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. de gu., acc. de trois roues de Ste.-Catherine de sa.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Condran Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Condran arms are recorded
The Condran arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Condran 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 Condran Family in France
The family name Condran traces its roots to the northwestern region of France known as Bretagne. Historical records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in this area by 1663. During the seventeenth century, Bretagne was a distinct province with its own unique customs and strong ties to the sea. Families living in this region often worked in agriculture or maritime trades, which shaped the daily lives of the early Condrans. As the name spread through the local parishes, it became linked to the social and economic development of the Breton countryside. By maintaining a presence in this historic province, the family became part of the long-standing cultural tapestry that defines the people of western France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cun
A Celtic or Germanic element meaning hound or dog.
This name
CondranA diminutive form derived from the name Conrad, meaning brave counsel.
also spelled
Condren
Condron
Related arms
Condrenvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1663
Archives départementales du Finistère, Série G: Clergé séculier, 1663
Poterie, Jean, Histoire de la Bretagne et des Bretons, 1978
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
