A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Friederichs family of France.
Reg. 2229 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec.: au 1 de gu. au lion cont. d'or; au 2 d'arg. plein; au 3 d'or à trois oiseaux de sa.; au 4 d'azur à un cerf d'arg.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Friederichs Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Friederichs arms are recorded
The Friederichs 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 Friederichs 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 Friederichs Family in France
The surname Friederichs is a patronymic name, meaning it was originally derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. The name itself is of Germanic origin, combining the elements for peace and ruler, which together signify a peaceful leader. While the name is deeply rooted in German-speaking regions, the presence of the family in the Brittany region of France by 1725 suggests a history of migration and adaptation. During the early 18th century, families often moved across European borders for work, trade, or to escape regional conflicts. By settling in Brittany, the Friederichs family became part of the complex social fabric of the province, likely integrating into local communities while maintaining the distinct linguistic heritage of their surname. This transition from a Germanic heartland to the coastal culture of western France highlights the mobility of families during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Friduric
Derived from Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler.
This name
FriederichsA patronymic surname signifying son of the peaceful ruler.
also spelled
Friderichs
Friedericks
Freederiks
Fredericks
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d’état civil, 1725
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
lionCourage, strength and royalty
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
