A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Evreux family of France.
Reg. 3939 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur semé de fleurs-de-lis d'or; à la bande comp. d'arg. et de gu.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Evreux Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Evreux arms are recorded
The Evreux arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Evreux 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 Evreux Family in France
The name Evreux is a locative surname, meaning it originated from the town of Évreux in the Normandy region of France. During the Middle Ages, individuals who moved away from their ancestral home were often identified by the name of the place they came from. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the Brittany region of France. In 1725, these families were deeply integrated into the local social and economic life of the province. While the name is tied to the ancient history of Normandy, the branch in Brittany likely settled there due to regional migration patterns or professional opportunities common for families of that era. This transition from a specific town name to a family identifier reflects the way surnames evolved as people moved across the French countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eburovicus
Derived from the Gaulish word for yew tree and a tribal suffix.
This name
EvreuxRefers to a person originating from the city of Evreux in Normandy, France.
also spelled
Evreus
Evreaux
Evru
Related arms
Bourbonsame arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Les noms de famille de France. 1945
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille. 1991
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine. Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil. 1725
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
