A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fitt family of France.
Reg. 3153 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la bande d'or, acc. de deux cors de chasse d'arg., l'embouchure à dextre. S.: deux lions, au nat.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Fitt Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Fitt arms are recorded
The Fitt 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 Fitt 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 Fitt Family in France
The family name Fitt has deep roots that trace back to the coastal region of Bretagne in northwestern France. By the year 1725, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living amidst a culture defined by its strong maritime traditions and distinct regional identity. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname used to identify an individual’s physical traits or their specific role within their local community. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Breton countryside, navigating the challenges of life in the eighteenth century while maintaining their presence in the region. Over time, the name persisted as a marker of their heritage, connecting later generations back to these early ancestors who first settled in the rugged landscapes of Bretagne.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fictum
Latin term meaning made, fashioned, or formed.
This name
FittAn occupational name for a maker or shaper, likely referring to a craftsman or potter.
also spelled
Fytte
Feet
Fitt
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Morbihan, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Archives départementales du Finistère, Collection de l'intendance de Bretagne
Gallot, Guy, Les noms de famille en Bretagne, 1985
Tanguy, Bernard, Dictionnaire des noms de communes, trèves et paroisses du Finistère, 1990
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
