Map of France showing where the Folland arms are recorded
The Folland arms were recorded in Dauphine, c. 1663.
Dauphine lay in the mountains of south-eastern France, a country of small estates and scattered valleys. Its gentry were many and mostly modest, and even a small landholding was enough to justify arms.
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 Folland 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 Dauphine.
Origin & History of the Folland Family in France
The family name Folland has deep roots tied to the rugged landscape of the Dauphiné region in southeastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents within this mountainous territory. During the seventeenth century, the Dauphiné served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between the alpine valleys and the rest of the kingdom. Families living in this area often worked as skilled laborers or landowners who adapted to the challenging terrain of the French Alps. Because the region was historically distinct from the central government in Paris, the people of Dauphiné maintained unique local customs and administrative traditions. The presence of the Folland name in these early records suggests that the family was part of the stable social fabric that defined this historic province during the reign of King Louis XIV.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Foll
Derived from the Old French word for a fool or jester.
This name
FollandA topographical or occupational name referring to someone who lived near or acted as a jester.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de l'Isère, Collection des registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de l'Isère
Baudin, Arnaud, Le Dauphiné au XVIIe siècle: administration et société, 2012
Bligny, Bernard, Histoire du Dauphiné, 1973
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