A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Connie family of France.
Reg. 5783 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
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 au chev. d'or, acc. de trois taus du même.”
FranceBourbonnais, c. 1663
Where the Connie Arms Were Recorded
Bourbonnais
Map of France showing where the Connie arms are recorded
The Connie arms were recorded in Bourbonnais, 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.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Connie 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 Connie Family in France
The family name Connie finds its early roots in the French region of Bourbonnais, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1663. During the seventeenth century, Bourbonnais was a province known for its rolling countryside and strong ties to the French monarchy. Families living in this area often worked in agriculture or served in local administrative roles, helping to build the foundations of the community. As the name spread through the region, it became part of the local history of the Bourbonnais people. These early ancestors lived through a time of significant social change in France, and their presence in the region reflects the deep connection between the family name and the rural landscape of their home province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Constantinus
Derived from the Latin word meaning constant, steadfast, or firm.
This name
ConnieA diminutive form of Constance, signifying someone who is faithful, loyal, and unwavering in character.
also spelled
Connie
Conney
Cony
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de l'Allier, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Chazaud, Achille, Étude sur la chronologie des sires de Bourbon, 1865
Nicollet, Georges, Histoire de la province de Bourbonnais, 1900
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
