A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the des Noyers family of France.
Reg. 1616 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 trois mouch. d'herm. de sa.; à la bord. denchée de gu.”
ChampagneChampagne, c. 1663
Where the des Noyers Arms Were Recorded
Champagne
Map of France showing where the des Noyers arms are recorded
The des Noyers arms were recorded in Champagne, c. 1663.
Champagne made its money at its great trade fairs, where merchants from across Europe met. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region carries a lot of names.
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 des Noyers 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 Champagne.
Origin & History of the des Noyers Family in France
The surname Des Noyers is a classic example of a locative name, which means it was originally used to identify people by the land they inhabited. In French, the name translates to "of the walnut trees," suggesting that the earliest members of the family likely lived near a prominent grove or a landmark defined by these trees. By 1663, historical records confirm that the family was well-established in the Champagne region of France. During this era, families in Champagne were often deeply connected to the local agricultural economy and the social structures of the rural provinces. As the family grew, they became part of the regional history that defined this famous area, moving from simple landowners to participants in the broader development of French society. Their presence in the 17th century reflects a time when families were becoming more rooted in specific territories, helping to solidify the identity of the Des Noyers name for future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Noyer
A French term derived from the Latin nucarius meaning walnut tree.
This name
des NoyersRefers to someone who lived near or worked with a grove of walnut trees.
also spelled
Denoyers
Day Noyay
Desnoyer
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
Moréri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
Archives départementales de la Marne, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de la province de Champagne, 1663
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