A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dugre family of France.
Reg. 5800 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De gu. au chev. d'or, ch. de cinq tourt. d'azur.”
AuvergneAuvergne, c. 1663
Where the Dugre Arms Were Recorded
Auvergne
Map of France showing where the Dugre arms are recorded
The Dugre arms were recorded in Auvergne, c. 1663.
Auvergne was mountain country in the middle of France, poor in money but thick with old families. Estates were small and held for a very long time, and long tenure counted for more than wealth when it came to arms.
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 Dugre 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 Auvergne.
Origin & History of the Dugre Family in France
The family name Dugre has deep roots in the Auvergne region of central France, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1663. During this period, the name was closely tied to the rugged landscape of the Massif Central, a mountainous area known for its volcanic terrain and isolated rural communities. Families in this part of France often lived in small, tight-knit agricultural villages where they worked the land and maintained strong local traditions. As the seventeenth century progressed, some individuals bearing the name began to move away from their ancestral home in Auvergne to seek new opportunities elsewhere. This migration was part of a larger trend of movement within France, as people looked for better farmland or different trades to support their growing households. By keeping their name as they traveled, these early ancestors helped preserve their regional identity while adapting to life in new provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Du Gré
Derived from the French preposition de and the noun gré meaning will.
This name
DugreRefers to someone who lives by their own will or pleasure.
also spelled
Dugreille
Dugre
du Gray
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Archives nationales d'outre-mer, Fonds du greffe de Québec, 1663
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
