A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dold family of France.
Reg. 3094 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 la bande de gu., ch. de trois roses d'arg., bout. d'or. Cq. cour. C.: une queue de paon au nat.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Dold Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Dold arms are recorded
The Dold arms were recorded in Strasbourg, 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 Dold 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 Dold Family in France
The family name Dold has deep roots in the Alsace region, particularly within the historic city of Strasbourg. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Dold family were already established residents of this crossroads city. During the seventeenth century, Strasbourg served as a vital center for trade and culture, sitting at the intersection of German and French influences. Families like the Dolds often worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants, contributing to the city's growth during a time of significant political change. Because the name is closely tied to this specific area, it likely originated as a descriptive term or a shortened form of a personal name common to the Upper Rhine region. Over the generations, the family became a part of the local fabric, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the resilience of those living in the heart of Europe during the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dol
A Germanic or Old French term referring to a dull or foolish person.
This name
DoldA nickname for someone perceived as slow-witted or simple-minded.
also spelled
Dolde
Doldt
Dolte
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de la Ville et de l'Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Registres paroissiaux (1663)
Book: Bopp, Marie-Joseph, Die evangelischen Geistlichen und Theologen in Elsaß und Lothringen von der Reformation bis zur Gegenwart, 1959
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
