A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fevrier family of France.
Reg. 2250 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au lion d'azur, arm. et lamp. de gu. - Ou: D'or au lion parti d'azur et de gu.”
Franche-ComteFranche-Comte, c. 1500
Where the Fevrier Arms Were Recorded
Franche-Comte
Map of France showing where the Fevrier arms are recorded
The Fevrier arms were recorded in Franche-Comte, c. 1500.
Franche-Comte sat between France and the Empire and changed hands more than once. Border families held their land under arms and expected to defend it, so a shield was a practical thing rather than an ornament.
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 XII of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XII of France
1498–1515
Reigning in France when the Fevrier 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 Franche-Comte.
Origin & History of the Fevrier Family in France
The surname Fevrier originated in France as a descriptive name, typically given to individuals who were born or baptized during the month of February. By the year 1500, records confirm that families bearing this name were well established in the Franche-Comté region. This area, located along the border of modern-day France and Switzerland, was a rugged landscape of mountains and forests that shaped the lives of its inhabitants. Families in this region often worked as skilled laborers or farmers, living in small, tight-knit communities that relied on local traditions. Because the name was linked to a specific time of year, it likely emerged independently in various villages as a way to identify people in local parish registers. Over time, these early Fevrier families became deeply rooted in the social and economic life of Franche-Comté, passing their name down through generations as they navigated the changing political landscape of the sixteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Februarius
Latin term for the month of purification or the Roman god Februus.
This name
FevrierA name historically given to a child born during the month of February.
also spelled
Febvrier
Fevrier
Febvriere
de Febreeay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France. 1951
Archives Départementales du Doubs. Série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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