A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fobert family of France.
Reg. 2024 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois fasces de gu.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Fobert Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Fobert arms are recorded
The Fobert arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Fobert 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 Fobert Family in France
The family name Fobert traces its roots to the northwestern region of France known as Bretagne. Historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area by 1663. The name itself is likely derived from ancient Germanic roots, specifically combining elements that translate to fame and bright or brilliant. During the seventeenth century, families in Bretagne often lived in small, tight-knit rural communities where they worked as farmers or skilled craftsmen. Because the region was geographically isolated from the rest of France by its rugged coastline and distinct local culture, the Fobert family likely maintained strong traditions and local ties for many generations. Life in this period revolved around the parish church and the seasonal rhythms of the land, which helped the family establish a lasting presence in the Breton countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hrodberht
Derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and bright or shining.
This name
FobertA French variant of Robert, signifying one who possesses bright or renowned fame.
also spelled
Fobert
Fober
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B (Fonds des juridictions seigneuriales)
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Tanguy, Bernard, Dictionnaire des noms de communes, trèves et paroisses des Côtes-d'Armor, 1992
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