A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Drouet family of France.
Reg. 2231 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. au pal d'arg.”
FranceRoannais, c. 1663
Where the Drouet Arms Were Recorded
Roannais
Map of France showing where the Drouet arms are recorded
The Drouet arms were recorded in Roannais, 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 Drouet 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 Drouet Family in France
The surname Drouet is a classic French name that likely originated as a pet form of the name Dreux. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to shorten longer given names to create affectionate nicknames, and Drouet became a popular way to identify individuals in various regions of France. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a firm presence in the Roannais region. Historical records confirm that members of the Drouet family were living in this area by 1663, where they were likely integrated into the local agricultural or artisan communities. As was typical for families of that era, their lives were deeply tied to the local parish and the rhythms of rural life in the Loire department. Over time, the name spread from these regional roots to become a recognized part of the French cultural landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dreux
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Drogo meaning to carry.
This name
DrouetA patronymic surname derived from the given name Drogo, signifying a descendant.
also spelled
Drouett
Drouette
Druet
Drooay
Related arms
Druetvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Loire, Registres paroissiaux de la commune de Roanne, 1663
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
