A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Koning family of France.
crownSovereignty, authority and just rewardJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à trois couronnes de sa.”
The de Koning arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 de Koning 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 de Koning is rooted in the Dutch language, where it translates directly to "the king." While the name originated in the Low Countries, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the Brittany region of France by 1725. During this period, many families moved across European borders for trade, military service, or religious reasons. Settling in Brittany suggests that these early ancestors likely integrated into local society while maintaining their distinct linguistic heritage. Over time, the name became a marker of their northern origins as they adapted to life in a new cultural landscape. This migration highlights the fluid nature of European movement during the eighteenth century, showing how a name could travel far from its place of origin to become part of a new community.
A Germanic term referring to a tribal leader or monarch.
