A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fillion family of France.
Reg. 2714 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. à la fasce d'or, acc. de trois bill. du même.”
FranceReims, c. 1663
Where the Fillion Arms Were Recorded
Reims
Map of France showing where the Fillion arms are recorded
The Fillion arms were recorded in Reims, c. 1663.
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 Fillion 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 Fillion Family in France
The surname Fillion originates from the French word *fils*, which translates to son. During the medieval period, this name was often used as a descriptive term to identify a person in relation to their father. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Reims. Records confirm that members of the Fillion family were living there by 1663, a time when Reims served as a vital center for trade and religious life in the Champagne region. As the family grew, they integrated into the local economy, likely working in the skilled trades or agricultural sectors that defined the city’s development. This early history reflects a common pattern where a simple nickname evolved into a permanent family name as populations became more settled and administrative record-keeping became more formal.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Filius
Latin term meaning son or offspring.
This name
FillionA diminutive form indicating a young son or a small child.
also spelled
Fillion de Villemure
Fillion de Ville
Fyllion de Villemur
Fiyon de Vilmur
Fillion
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Marne, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Reims, 1663
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
