A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eme family of France.
Reg. 3403 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
ramLeadership and authority
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un bélier paissant d'arg.; au chef d'or, ch. de trois rencontres de taureau de sa. [Comp. Edme de St.-Julien.]”
Francec. 1676
Where the Eme Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Eme arms are recorded
The Eme arms were recorded in France, c. 1676.
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 Eme 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 Eme Family in France
The family name Eme has deep roots in the region of Bretagne, France, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1676. During the seventeenth century, Bretagne was a distinct province with its own unique customs and language traditions. Families in this area often lived in small rural communities centered around agriculture or coastal trade. The name Eme likely evolved from local dialects or nicknames used to identify individuals within these tight-knit village settings. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, participating in the daily life and religious traditions that defined life in western France during the late 1600s. While historical documentation from this period is often sparse, the presence of the Eme name in regional records highlights a long-standing connection to the landscape and history of the Breton people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aimer
Old French verb meaning to love or to be fond of.
This name
EmeDerived from a medieval personal name signifying a beloved or cherished individual.
also spelled
Emee de Marcieu
Eme de Marsieu
Eme de Marsyuh
Eme
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1676
Pottier, Jean-Loup, Les noms de famille en Bretagne, 2005
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