A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duprat family of France.
Reg. 9171 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 bande d'or, ch. de trois aigles de sa.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Duprat Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Duprat arms are recorded
The Duprat 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 Duprat 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 Duprat Family in France
The family name Duprat is a classic example of a topographic surname, which means it was originally used to describe where a person lived. In the French language, the name is derived from the phrase "du prat," which translates to "from the meadow." During the Middle Ages, people often adopted names based on local landmarks to distinguish themselves from others in their community. By the time members of the family were documented in the Brittany region of France in 1663, the name had already been established for generations. Families with this name were typically associated with rural life and agriculture, as the meadow was a central part of the landscape and the local economy. Over time, as families moved from small villages to larger towns, the name remained a permanent link to their ancestral roots in the countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
pratum
Latin term meaning a meadow or field.
This name
DupratRefers to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow.
also spelled
Duprad
Duprah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1663
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
