A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gabino family of France.
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominionJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or, au chef de gu.”
The Gabino 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.
Reigning in France when the Gabino arms are first recorded.
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.
The name Gabino traces its roots back to the Latin name Gabinus, which originally identified someone who came from the ancient Italian town of Gabii. Over many centuries, the name spread across Europe as it was adopted by families who wanted to honor their heritage or religious connections. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in the region of Bretagne in northwestern France. During this period, families in Bretagne often lived in close-knit rural communities where they worked in agriculture or maritime trades along the rugged coastline. The presence of the family in this specific region suggests they were part of the local social fabric during a time when France was undergoing significant cultural and political changes under the reign of King Louis XIV. As the family grew, they helped shape the local traditions and history of their home in Bretagne, leaving a lasting mark on the area through their daily work and community involvement.
Derived from the Latin term for someone from Gabii, Italy.
