A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Damour family of France.
Reg. 9117 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
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 un sanglier, acc. en chef d'un lambel et en p. de trois fers de lance, le tout de sa.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Damour Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Damour arms are recorded
The Damour arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 Damour 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 Damour Family in France
The surname Damour is a classic example of a descriptive French name that likely originated as a nickname. In the French language, the name translates to "of love" or "from love," suggesting that the earliest ancestors to carry this title were known for their kindness, charm, or perhaps a romantic nature. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Damour family were well-established in Paris. During this period, Paris was a bustling center of trade and culture, and families like the Damours were often involved in the city's growing artisan or merchant classes. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the capital, eventually spreading their name across France and beyond as they pursued new opportunities in the centuries that followed.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amor
Latin term meaning love or affection.
This name
DamourA topographic name for someone living near a wall or a descriptive nickname meaning of love.
also spelled
Damoure
Damoor
Related arms
Damurvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Archives Nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series MC
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
