A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fouquet family of France.
Reg. 6943 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à six fleurs-de-lis d'arg.; au chef du même.”
Francec. 1650
Where the Fouquet Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Fouquet arms are recorded
The Fouquet arms were recorded in France, c. 1650.
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 Fouquet 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 Fouquet Family in France
The family name Fouquet originates from the northern regions of France and is rooted in the medieval period. It is a diminutive form of the name Foulques, which was a popular Germanic name meaning folk or people. By the middle of the seventeenth century, members of the Fouquet family had established a notable presence in the province of Bretagne. During this era, families with this name were often involved in local administration, trade, or the management of rural estates. Life in Bretagne during the 1650s was defined by the unique cultural identity of the region and its strong connection to the Atlantic coast. As the family settled into this landscape, they became part of the social fabric of the province, contributing to the local economy and community life that characterized western France at the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Foulque
Derived from the Germanic elements for people and folk.
This name
FouquetA diminutive form of the name Foulque, historically signifying a member of the people.
also spelled
Fouque
Fouquey
Fokay
Related arms
Parnellsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives Départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Archives Départementales du Morbihan, Série E: Familles, seigneuries et notaires
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
