A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flour family of France.
Reg. 9748 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à une tour de sa., aj. et maçonnée d'arg.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Flour Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Flour arms are recorded
The Flour 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 Flour 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 Flour Family in France
The family name Flour has deep roots in the historical region of Bretagne, where members of the family were documented as early as 1725. The name itself is likely derived from the Old French word for flower, which was often used as a descriptive nickname for a person with a bright personality or someone who worked with grain and milling. During the eighteenth century, families in this part of France were frequently tied to the land and local trade guilds, suggesting that the early ancestors of the Flour family were likely farmers or skilled craftsmen living in rural parishes. Life in Bretagne at this time was defined by strong community bonds and the preservation of local customs, which helped families maintain their identity across generations. By tracing these early records, we can see that the Flour family was part of the steady growth of the region during a period of significant social change in France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
flos
Latin term meaning a flower or blossom.
This name
FlourAn occupational name for a flour merchant or a nickname for someone with a blooming appearance.
also spelled
Flour
Flourstgenis
Floor de San Jenee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1725
Gautier, Alain, Histoire de la Bretagne, 2010
Morvan, Françoise, La douce Bretagne, 2005
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
