A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Florit family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4001 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
helmetWisdom and security in defence
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'azur à un cygne d'arg.; au chef d'or, ch. d'un morion de sa.”
CataloniaIles Baléares · Catalonia, c. 1722
Where the Florit Arms Were Recorded
Catalonia
Map of Spain showing where the Florit arms are recorded
The Florit arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Florit arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Florit Family in Spain
The family name Florit finds its deepest roots in the Mediterranean region of Catalonia, where it has been documented as early as the eighteenth century. Linguistic historians suggest that the name likely evolved from the Catalan word for flower, which was often used as a descriptive nickname for a person who lived near a garden or possessed a gentle personality. By 1722, records indicate that the Florit family was already established within the local Catalan social fabric, living during a period of significant political transition following the War of the Spanish Succession. During this era, families in the region were deeply connected to the land and the local parish systems, which served as the primary way to track births, marriages, and deaths. As the family grew, they became part of the distinct cultural identity of northeastern Spain, maintaining the unique Catalan language and traditions that defined their community for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 un cygne d'arg., adextré d'un lis du même.”
VivaraisVivarais, c. 1663
Where the Florit Arms Were Recorded
Vivarais
Map of France showing where the Florit arms are recorded
The Florit arms were recorded in Vivarais, c. 1663.
Vivarais was rough upland country above the Rhone, poor and thinly settled. Its gentry held small estates for very long periods, and long tenure counted for more than wealth when arms were recorded.
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 Spain when the Florit 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 Vivarais.
Origin & History of the Florit Family in France
The family name Florit finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of the Vivarais region in southeastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Florit family were firmly established in this area, which was known for its deep valleys and strong local traditions. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the word for a flower, likely serving as a descriptive nickname for a person who lived near a blooming meadow or possessed a cheerful personality. During the seventeenth century, families in the Vivarais were often tied closely to the land and the local parish structure. Life for the early Florits revolved around the seasonal rhythms of agriculture and the social bonds of their mountain communities. As they navigated the religious and political changes sweeping through France at the time, the family maintained their presence in the region, helping to shape the cultural identity of the Vivarais through their daily labor and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
flos
Latin term meaning flower or blossom.
This name
FloritA topographic or occupational name referring to someone who lived near flowers or a florist.
also spelled
Floritt
Florite
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registres de la Reial Audiència
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
helmetWisdom and security in defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
helmetWisdom and security in defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
