A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faure family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5034 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“d'arg. sur sa., l'arg. ch. d'une tête et col de boeuf au nat.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Faure Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Faure arms are recorded
The Faure 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 Faure 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 Faure Family in France
The surname Faure is deeply rooted in the history of France, originating as a descriptive occupational name for a blacksmith. In the medieval period, the term derived from the Old Occitan word *faur*, which evolved from the Latin *faber*. Because blacksmiths were essential to the survival and economy of every village, the name emerged independently in many different regions across the country. By the time records place the family in the province of Bretagne in 1663, the name had already been established for centuries as a mark of a skilled trade. Families carrying this name were often integrated into the local agrarian or artisan communities, where their work with iron was vital for farming and construction. Over generations, the name spread from its southern origins to become a common fixture throughout the French landscape, reflecting the widespread importance of metalworking in early society.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une bande d'arg., passée dans trois couronnes d'or.”
SwitzerlandNeufchâtel, c. 1745
Where the Faure Arms Were Recorded
Neufchâtel
Map of Switzerland showing where the Faure arms are recorded
The Faure arms were recorded in Neufchâtel, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Faure Family in Switzerland
The surname Faure is a classic occupational name that originated from the Old French word for a blacksmith. In the context of Switzerland, the family established a notable presence in the region of Neuchâtel by the mid-eighteenth century. Records confirm that members of the Faure family were living in this area by 1745, likely drawn to the region by its growing reputation for craftsmanship and watchmaking. As blacksmiths or metalworkers, early ancestors would have played a vital role in the local economy by creating the tools and hardware necessary for the developing industries of the Swiss Jura mountains. Over time, these families integrated into the social fabric of the principality, transitioning from their traditional trade roots into the diverse professional life of the Swiss cantons. Their migration and settlement patterns reflect the broader movement of skilled artisans who helped shape the industrial identity of Western Switzerland during the Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faber
Latin term for a craftsman, smith, or maker.
This name
FaureAn occupational surname for a blacksmith or metalworker in medieval France.
also spelled
Faur
Foure
Faurre
Foray
Related arms
Celliotsame arms
Dumassimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France. 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille. 1991
Archives départementales du Morbihan, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
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bullValour and generosity
bullValour and generosity
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
