A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crepon family of France.
cinquefoilHope and joyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à une quintefeuille d'herm.”
The Crepon arms were recorded in Normandie, c. 1663.
Normandie held a dense crowd of knightly families on some of the best farmland in France. Its men had fought and settled abroad for generations, and a family that sent sons to war needed a shield they could be recognised by.
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.
Reigning in France when the Crepon arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Crepon finds its historical roots in the lush landscapes of Normandy, France. Records confirm that members of the family were established in this region by 1663, living through a period marked by significant social and agricultural development. The name itself is likely topographic in origin, meaning it was often used to describe people who lived near a specific type of terrain or a distinct local landmark. During the seventeenth century, families in Normandy were deeply tied to the land and the local parish system, which served as the primary record keeper for births, marriages, and deaths. As the family grew, they became part of the resilient rural culture that defined northern France, contributing to the local economy and the unique regional identity of the Norman people.
Old French term for curled or frizzled fabric or hair.
