A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Falso family of France.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur à trois lions d'or.”
The Falso 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.
Reigning in France when the Falso 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 family name Falso has deep roots in the Brittany region of France, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1725. During this period, the name was likely associated with families living in rural parishes, where surnames often evolved from local nicknames or descriptions of a person’s character. In the eighteenth century, Brittany was a distinct province with its own strong cultural identity and language, and families like the Falsos were typically involved in the agricultural life of the countryside. Because the region was somewhat isolated from the rest of France, many families remained in the same villages for generations, working the land and maintaining close ties to their local communities. Over time, the name became a permanent part of the regional history, reflecting the steady and hardworking nature of the people who settled in the rugged landscapes of northwestern France.
Latin term meaning deceptive, erroneous, or untrue.
