A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duret family of France.
Reg. 6609 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sa. à un rocher d'arg., surm. d'une croisette du même; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à trois gerbes d'or.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Duret Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Duret arms are recorded
The Duret arms were recorded in Paris, 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 Duret 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 Duret Family in France
The surname Duret originates from the French language and is derived from the word dur, which means hard or firm. Historically, this name was often used as a nickname to describe someone with a strong or stubborn personality. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Duret family were well-established in Paris. During this period, families with this name were often involved in the professional and administrative life of the city. As the family grew, they integrated into various social circles, contributing to the urban development and cultural history of the French capital. Their presence in Paris during the seventeenth century suggests that they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the city before the major changes of the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
durus
Latin term meaning hard, tough, or enduring.
This name
DuretA topographic name for someone who lived near a hard or stony piece of land.
also spelled
Durette
Durett
Durey
Duray
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
Moreri, Louis. Le Grand Dictionnaire Historique. 1759
Archives Nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
