A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gebert family of France.
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with graceJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à trois roses de gu.”
The Gebert arms were recorded in Tour, c. 1725.
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 Gebert 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 surname Gebert is rooted in ancient Germanic naming traditions, derived from the Old High German name Gebhard. This name combines the elements "geb," meaning gift, and "hard," meaning brave or strong, effectively labeling the original bearer as a brave gift. By the time the family was documented in Tours, France, in 1725, the name had already undergone centuries of evolution as it spread across various regions of Europe. Families bearing this name were often associated with the skilled artisan or merchant classes during the eighteenth century. Their presence in a major cultural and historical hub like Tours suggests that early members of the family were likely integrated into the urban economy of the period, contributing to the local trade and social life of the city.
Derived from Germanic elements meaning gift and brave or strong.
