A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duna family of France.
Reg. 7245 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à la croix ancrée d'arg. C.: un mitre épiscopal d'azur, retr. d'arg., chaque pointe sommée d'une boule d'arg.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Duna Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Duna arms are recorded
The Duna arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Duna 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 Duna Family in France
The family name Duna has roots that trace back to the coastal region of Bretagne in western France. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this area by 1663. During the seventeenth century, Bretagne was a distinct province with its own unique traditions and language. Families living there often worked in agriculture or maritime trades due to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. The name likely evolved from local dialects spoken in the region, reflecting the way people identified their origins or their specific place of residence within the community. Over time, the family members became part of the social fabric of the province, contributing to the local history of their parishes and towns as they settled into their daily lives.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dune
A sand hill or ridge formed by the wind.
This name
DunaA topographic name for someone who lived near a sand dune or sandy area.
also spelled
Dunne
Duna
Dunn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Finistère, Série B (Archives de la juridiction seigneuriale)
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série G (Clergé séculier)
Gautier, Hervé. Histoire de la Bretagne. 1993
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur. Histoire de Bretagne. 1896
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