A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fase family of France.
Reg. 3951 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“de gu. et d'arg.; au léopard lionné d'or, br. sur*”
Francec. 1725
Where the Fase Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Fase arms are recorded
The Fase 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 Fase 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 Fase Family in France
The family name Fase has deep roots in the coastal region of Bretagne, France, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1725. During the early eighteenth century, life in this province was defined by a strong connection to the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged landscape of the Armorican Massif. Families in this area often worked in maritime trades, agriculture, or local administration, contributing to the distinct cultural identity of the Breton people. As the name appears in local parish registers from this period, it suggests that the family was part of a settled community that maintained long-standing ties to their home villages. Over time, the name persisted through generations, reflecting the resilience and traditions of families living in this historically independent and culturally rich part of France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fas
Latin term meaning a divine law or that which is permitted.
This name
FaseA locative or occupational surname derived from the concept of divine law.
also spelled
Fasse
Fassee
Fase
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Morbihan, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales du Finistère, Collection de la série E, État civil
Gautier, Hervé, Histoire de la Bretagne, 1993
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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