A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faire family of France.
Reg. 0348 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à la bande d'arg.”
PoitouBourbonnais · Poitou, c. 1663
Where the Faire Arms Were Recorded
Poitou
Map of France showing where the Faire arms are recorded
The Faire arms were recorded in Poitou, c. 1663.
Poitou was western French farming country, divided among a large number of small landed families. Its gentry were numerous and modest, and even a small estate was enough to justify a shield.
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 Faire 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 Poitou.
Origin & History of the Faire Family in France
The family name Faire finds its historical roots in the region of Poitou, France, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1663. During the seventeenth century, Poitou was a center of agricultural activity and religious transition, which likely shaped the daily lives of the early Faire ancestors. The name itself is thought to be descriptive, possibly originating from a nickname related to the French word for "to do" or "to make," which suggests that the family may have been known for their specific craftsmanship or industrious nature in their local community. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of western France, navigating the complex political and economic changes that defined the region during the reign of King Louis XIV. By maintaining their presence in Poitou, the early members of the family helped establish a legacy that persisted through generations of French history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
facere
Latin verb meaning to do, make, or perform an action.
This name
FaireAn occupational surname for a maker, doer, or someone who performs tasks.
also spelled
Fayre
Fayr
Fair
Fayer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Vienne, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Beauchet-Filleau, Henri, Dictionnaire historique et généalogique des familles du Poitou, 1891
Lebeau, Christine, Le Poitou au XVIIe siècle, 1998
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
