A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Francoeur family of France.
Reg. 7539 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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 buste d'homme d'arg., cant. de quatre bes. du même.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1699
Where the Francoeur Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Francoeur arms are recorded
The Francoeur arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1699.
Lorraine sat on the border between France and the German lands, and border country bred soldiers. Families here held small estates and served in arms, and a fighting man was exactly the sort who carried a shield of his own.
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 Francoeur 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 Lorraine.
Origin & History of the Francoeur Family in France
The surname Francoeur is a descriptive name that translates literally to "frank heart" or "honest heart." In the French language, this combination of words was often used as a nickname for a person who was known for their sincerity, courage, or noble character. By the year 1699, records confirm that members of the Francoeur family were well-established in the Lorraine region of northeastern France. During this period, families in Lorraine often lived in small agricultural communities where they were deeply connected to the land and local traditions. As the family grew, individuals carrying this name moved across different provinces, carrying their identity as people of integrity into various trades and social circles. This name served as a lasting reminder of the personal qualities that early ancestors were admired for within their local villages.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Francus and Cor
Derived from the Latin word for free and the heart.
This name
FrancoeurRefers to an honest or sincere person with a free and open heart.
also spelled
Francoeu
Franker
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
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