A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cornette family of France.
Reg. 0706 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. à trois cornes de chamois de sa., posées en fasces, l'une sur l'autre, les sommets à sen.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the Cornette Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Cornette arms are recorded
The Cornette arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 Cornette 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 Flandre.
Origin & History of the Cornette Family in France
The family name Cornette finds its roots in the historic region of Flanders, where documented records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1663. The name itself is derived from the Old French word for a small horn or a specific type of head covering worn by women during the medieval period. Because Flanders was a major center for trade and textile production, it is likely that the name originated as a descriptive nickname for a person who either crafted these items or wore them as a distinctive part of their daily dress. Over time, as families became more established in the local Flemish communities, the name transitioned from a simple descriptor into a permanent surname passed down through generations. This evolution reflects the broader history of the region, where names were often tied to the practical crafts and social customs that defined life in the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cornu
Latin term referring to a horn or a projection.
This name
CornetteA diminutive form describing someone who lived near a horn-shaped piece of land or a horn-blower.
also spelled
Cornethe
Cornet
Cornett
Related arms
Agnew de Lochnawsimilar arms
Berryersimilar arms
Bizeulsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
State Archives in Belgium, Parochieregisters (Dopen, Huwelijken, Begrafenissen), 1663
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
