A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fabbroni family of France.
Reg. 8463 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la bande d'or, ch. de trois marteaux au nat., posés dans le sens de la bande; celle-ci acc. en chef d'un écusson circulaire d'arg. ch. d'une croix de gu.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Fabbroni Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Fabbroni arms are recorded
The Fabbroni 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 Fabbroni 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 Fabbroni Family in France
The family name Fabbroni traces its roots to the skilled metalworkers and blacksmiths of medieval Europe, as the name itself is derived from the Latin word *faber*, meaning a craftsman or smith. While the name is often associated with Italian regions, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the Brittany region of France by 1725. During this period, families with this surname were often integrated into the local artisan and merchant classes, playing a vital role in the economic life of their communities. Their presence in Brittany suggests a history of migration or professional movement, as skilled workers frequently traveled across borders to find work in growing towns. By the early eighteenth century, the Fabbroni family had become a recognized part of the social fabric in western France, contributing to the local trade and labor traditions of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faber
Latin term for a craftsman, smith, or maker.
This name
FabbroniDerived from an occupational surname for a metalworker or blacksmith.
also spelled
Fabroni
Fabbrony
Related arms
Fabronivariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B (Cours et juridictions)
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
