A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Estave family of France.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commanderJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De sin. à la bande d'or.”
The Estave arms were recorded in Bourges, 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.
Reigning in France when the Estave arms are first recorded.
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.
The Estave family name traces its roots to the historic city of Bourges, France, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1663. During this period, Bourges was a significant administrative and religious center, known for its impressive Gothic architecture and its role in the intellectual life of the Berry province. Families living in this region often identified with the local guilds or the merchant class, which helped them integrate into the social fabric of the city. As the Estave name became more recognized in the seventeenth century, it likely reflected the family’s involvement in the local trades or legal professions common to the urban environment of central France. Over time, the family name became a permanent part of the regional identity, marking their long-standing presence in the heart of the French countryside.
Derived from the Greek word for crown or garland.
