A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cusson family of France.
Reg. 1339 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la fasce d'or, acc. de trois colombes d'arg.”
LanguedocLanguedoc, c. 1663
Where the Cusson Arms Were Recorded
Languedoc
Map of France showing where the Cusson arms are recorded
The Cusson arms were recorded in Languedoc, c. 1663.
Languedoc stretched across the south of France, a country of small towns, vineyards and old local families. Its gentry were numerous rather than grand, and a great many of them held arms even where their estates were modest.
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 Cusson 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 Languedoc.
Origin & History of the Cusson Family in France
The family name Cusson finds its roots in the historic Languedoc region of southern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which was known for its distinct culture and long history of trade. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older French terms related to local occupations or geographic landmarks common to the southern provinces. During the seventeenth century, many families in Languedoc lived in small agricultural communities where they maintained strong ties to the land and local parishes. As the century progressed, some individuals bearing the name began to move away from their ancestral home, eventually participating in the migration to New France. This transition marked a significant shift in the family history as they moved from the Mediterranean climate of southern France to the challenging frontier of North America.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cusse
A medieval French term referring to a cushion or a pillow.
This name
CussonAn occupational name for a maker or seller of cushions or pillows.
also spelled
Kusson
Cuson
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Archives nationales du Québec, Fonds du Conseil souverain, 1663–1760
Tanguay, Cyprien, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles canadiennes depuis la fondation de la colonie jusqu'à nos jours, 1871
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
