A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Diehm family of France.
Reg. 6957 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Taillé d'arg. sur azur; à deux roses de l'un à l'autre, bout. d'or. C.: une rose d'azur, bout. d'or, tigée et feuillée de sin., entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'azur et d'arg.”
FranceLauterbach Grand, c. 1725
Where the Diehm Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Diehm arms are recorded
The Diehm arms were recorded in Lauterbach Grand, 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.
Louis XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Diehm 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 Diehm Family in France
The surname Diehm is rooted in the Germanic regions of Europe and likely originated as a shortened form of names like Dietmar or Dietrich, which were common during the Middle Ages. These names often carried meanings related to the people or the community, suggesting that early ancestors were seen as leaders or prominent figures within their local villages. By the early 18th century, members of the family had migrated westward, establishing a documented presence in the region of Bretagne, France, by 1725. This movement was likely driven by the shifting borders and economic opportunities that defined the era. As these individuals settled into their new environment, they adapted to the local culture while maintaining the distinct identity associated with their name. Over time, the family became part of the social fabric of the region, transitioning from their Germanic origins into the historical landscape of western France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dietmar
Derived from the Germanic elements for people and famous.
This name
DiehmA patronymic surname originating from a short form of names beginning with the element diet.
also spelled
Deem
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1725
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
