A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faubert family of France.
Reg. 6894 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à trois fasces de gu.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Faubert Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Faubert arms are recorded
The Faubert arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Faubert 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 Faubert Family in France
The family name Faubert traces its roots to the northwestern region of France known as Bretagne, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1663. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the Germanic name Falbert, which combines words meaning "bright" and "illustrious." During the seventeenth century, families in this coastal area were often deeply connected to the land and the local maritime economy. Life in Bretagne during this period was shaped by the unique cultural identity of the region and its strong ties to both rural agriculture and trade. As the Faubert family grew, they became part of the social fabric of their local parishes, leaving behind records in church registers that document their daily lives, marriages, and community roles. These early ancestors helped establish the foundation of the family name before many of their descendants eventually moved to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Waldbert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning rule and bright.
This name
FaubertA French patronymic surname signifying descendant of the bright ruler.
also spelled
Fobert
Fober
Related arms
Fauber de Rundeggvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morvan, Françoise, Bretagne est une province, 2008
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