A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gois family of France.
Reg. 6743 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or au chev. d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'arg.”
BourgogneBourgogne, c. 1663
Where the Gois Arms Were Recorded
Bourgogne
Map of France showing where the Gois arms are recorded
The Gois arms were recorded in Bourgogne, c. 1663.
Bourgogne was one of the richest parts of France, built on wine, wool and the roads that carried both. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region filled with armed families earlier than most of the country.
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 Gois 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 Bourgogne.
Origin & History of the Gois Family in France
The family name Gois traces its roots back to the historical region of Bourgogne in eastern France, where records confirm the presence of family members by the year 1663. During the seventeenth century, Bourgogne was a prominent area known for its agricultural wealth and its status as a center of French culture. Families living in this region often identified themselves through their connection to the land or their specific trade within the local village communities. As the name Gois became established in the area, it likely evolved through local dialects and regional naming customs common to the French countryside. Over time, the family members integrated into the social fabric of the province, participating in the daily life and administrative activities of their local parishes. This early history reflects the typical experience of families who built their lives in the heart of France during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Godeis
Derived from the Germanic elements for god and iron or sword.
This name
GoisA locative surname referring to individuals originating from the town of Gois in France.
also spelled
Goy
Gois
Goyse
de Gwa
Goys
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Departmental Archives of Côte-d'Or, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Bouchard, Gérard, Quelques aspects de la vie familiale en Bourgogne, 1978
Garnier, Joseph, Chartes de communes et d'affranchissements en Bourgogne, 1867
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
