A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gevers family of France.
Reg. 4946 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
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 une fleur-de-lis d'arg. C.: la fleur-de-lis, entre un vol d'arg. T.: à dextre un sauvage de carn., ceint et cour. de lierre, la main appuyée sur une massue; à sen. un lion reg. d'or. D.: SEMPER IDEM.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Gevers Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Gevers arms are recorded
The Gevers 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 Gevers 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 Gevers Family in France
The family name Gevers carries a rich history that traces back to the early eighteenth century in the region of Bretagne, France. By 1725, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in this coastal area, which was known for its distinct cultural identity and maritime traditions. The name itself is thought to have roots in Germanic linguistic patterns, suggesting that the family may have migrated from regions further east before settling in the western reaches of France. During this period, families in Bretagne were often deeply connected to the land and local trade networks, which likely shaped the daily lives and social standing of the early Gevers ancestors. As they integrated into the local community, they contributed to the evolving social fabric of the province, leaving behind a legacy that spans several centuries of regional history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gever
Derived from the Germanic word for spear or giver.
This name
GeversA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor known as a spearman or benefactor.
also spelled
Geverse
Ghevers
Related arms
Gilgensimilar arms
Juttingsimilar arms
van Geldersimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Ploix, Jean-Baptiste, Histoire de la Bretagne et de ses familles, 1902
Archives nationales de France, Série H: Clergé régulier et séculier
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
