A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dupuy family of France.
Reg. 7716 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or au lion de gu., arm., lamp. et cour. d'azur. Légende: AGERE ET PATI FORTIA. S.: deux lions au nat. D.: 1° VIRTUTE NON GENERE NITI: 2° VICIT LEO E TRIBU JUDA.”
Francec. 1620
Where the Dupuy Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Dupuy arms are recorded
The Dupuy arms were recorded in France, c. 1620.
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 XIII of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIII of France
1617–1643
Reigning in France when the Dupuy 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 Dupuy Family in France
The surname Dupuy is a classic example of a topographic name, which means it was originally given to people based on where they lived. In French, the name translates literally to "of the hill" or "from the mountain," as it is derived from the words "du" and "puy." The term "puy" comes from the Latin word "podium," which refers to a high place or a peak. Families who held this name were often identified by their residence near a prominent hill or a fortified settlement built on elevated ground. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Dupuy family were well-established in the region of Bretagne. During this era, the family likely played a role in the local agricultural or social life of the province, as the name was common among those who lived in the rural landscapes of western France. Over time, the name spread across various regions, but it remains deeply connected to the geography of the French countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Puy
A French term derived from Latin podium meaning a hill or peak.
This name
DupuyRefers to someone who lived near or on a prominent hill or mountain.
also spelled
Dupuis
Dupwee
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Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
