A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corne family lines. Documented in 3 countries.
Reg. 5446 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à une licorne arrêtée d'or.”
SwitzerlandGenève, c. 1745
Where the Corne Arms Were Recorded
Genève
Map of Switzerland showing where the Corne arms are recorded
The Corne arms were recorded in Genève, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Corne Family in Switzerland
The family name Corne has deep roots in the city of Geneva, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1745. During this period, Geneva was a growing center of commerce and intellectual life, and families like the Cornes often integrated into the local social fabric through trade or professional crafts. The name itself likely shares linguistic ties to the French word for horn, which was a common way to describe people who lived near a curved geographic feature or worked as animal herders in the alpine regions. As the family settled into the city, they became part of the unique political landscape of the Republic of Geneva, which operated as an independent city-state before joining the Swiss Confederation. By maintaining a presence in the city during the mid-eighteenth century, the Corne family participated in the steady development of Geneva as a hub for European culture and industry.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à un cor-de-chasse d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à l'aigle ess. d'arg. A la croix d'arg., br. sur l'écartelé et ch. en abime d'une merlette de sa.”
ChampagneChampagne, c. 1663
Where the Corne Arms Were Recorded
Champagne
Map of France showing where the Corne arms are recorded
The Corne arms were recorded in Champagne, c. 1663.
Champagne made its money at its great trade fairs, where merchants from across Europe met. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region carries a lot of names.
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 Switzerland when the Corne 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 Champagne.
Origin & History of the Corne Family in France
The family name Corne traces its roots back to the historic Champagne region of France, where records confirm the family was well-established by 1663. In the French language, the word corne refers to a horn, which suggests that the name likely began as a descriptive nickname for an ancestor. During the Middle Ages, surnames were often created based on a person’s physical traits, their tools, or the animals they worked with. Families living in the rural landscapes of Champagne during the seventeenth century were deeply connected to the land and local trade. By the time the name appears in official documents in 1663, the family had already integrated into the social fabric of the province. This period was a time of significant growth for the region, and the Corne family likely contributed to the agricultural and communal life that defined the area for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. a chev. erm. betw. three pairs of annulets linked together or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Corne Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Corne arms are recorded
The Corne arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Switzerland when the Corne arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Corne Family in England
The name Corne has deep roots in the northern landscape of England, particularly within the historic city of York. By the year 1620, families bearing this name were already established members of the local community, living amidst the medieval architecture and bustling trade centers of the region. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive label, perhaps referring to a person who lived near a field of grain or someone involved in the agricultural trade that defined the economy of Yorkshire for centuries. During this period, families in York often lived in tight-knit parishes where they contributed to the local economy as artisans, merchants, or laborers. As the seventeenth century progressed, these early residents helped shape the social fabric of the city, leaving behind records of their daily lives in church registers and legal documents that confirm their presence long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cornu
Latin term referring to a horn or a projecting point of land.
This name
CorneA topographic name for someone living near a horn-shaped hill or a sharp bend.
also spelled
Korne
Cornee
Corn
Cornay
Corney
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives d'État de Genève, Registres du Conseil d'État, 1745
Galiffe, Jacques Augustin, Notices généalogiques sur les familles genevoises, 1829
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unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
cross symbolChristian faith and service
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
