A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Bus family of France.
Reg. 8421 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 un arbre arr. et écoté d'or, soutenu par deux léopards affr. d'arg., cour. à l'antique d'or.”
FranceComtat-Venaissin, c. 1663
Where the de Bus Arms Were Recorded
Comtat-Venaissin
Map of France showing where the de Bus arms are recorded
The de Bus arms were recorded in Comtat-Venaissin, 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 de Bus 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 de Bus Family in France
The family name de Bus traces its roots to the region of Comtat-Venaissin, a territory in southeastern France that was historically governed by the Papacy. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this unique enclave. The name itself is thought to be locative, likely derived from the Old French word "bus," which referred to a thicket or a wooded area. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have lived near a prominent forest or a dense patch of shrubbery that served as a local landmark. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and agricultural life of the region, which was known for its distinct legal status and vibrant trade under papal administration. Over time, the name became a marker of their specific origins in this rural landscape, linking their identity to the geography of the Comtat-Venaissin countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buscum
A Latin term referring to a thicket, woods, or forest.
This name
de BusIndicates a person who lived near or originated from a wooded area or thicket.
also spelled
Bus
Buss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Barthélemy, Louis, Inventaire chronologique et analytique des chartes de la maison de Baux, 1882
Archives départementales de Vaucluse, Série E: Familles, seigneuries et terres
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
lionCourage, strength and royalty
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
lionCourage, strength and royalty
