A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corda family of France.
Reg. 4235 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'arg. à un fort de sa., terrassé du même, battu par une mer”
Francec. 1725
Where the Corda Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Corda arms are recorded
The Corda 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 Corda 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 Corda Family in France
The family name Corda carries a history deeply rooted in the rugged landscapes of western France. By the year 1725, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Bretagne, a region known for its strong cultural identity and distinct maritime traditions. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Latin word for rope, which suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been skilled artisans, sailors, or farmers who relied on cordage for their daily work. Living in the coastal environment of Bretagne, these early family members likely participated in the local fishing or shipping industries that defined the economy of the era. Over time, the family became an integral part of the local community, contributing to the social and agricultural growth of the province as they navigated the changing political landscape of eighteenth-century France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Chorda
Latin term for a string, rope, or cord.
This name
CordaAn occupational name for a maker of ropes or strings.
also spelled
Cordaa
Korda
Cordae
Related arms
Kordavariant spelling
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, 1725
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
Pitre-Chevalier, Pierre, Bretagne ancienne et moderne, 1844
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
