A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goulet family of Spain.
Reg. 8897 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bullValour and generosity
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. à trois pals d'arg.; à une fleur-de-lis d'or, br. sur le tout; au 2 d'azur à une tour d'or; au 3 d'or à deux vaches pass. de gu., l'une sur l'autre; au 4 de gu. à un fer de sa., surm. d'un marteau d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Goulet Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Goulet arms are recorded
The Goulet arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Goulet arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Spain.
Origin & History of the Goulet Family in Spain
The family name Goulet has deep roots that trace back to the French language, where it likely originated as a descriptive term for someone living near a narrow passage or a small gully. While the name is most famously associated with French settlers in North America, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Castile, Spain, by 1722. This presence in Spain suggests that the family was mobile and likely involved in the trade or military movements that connected different parts of Europe during the eighteenth century. By living in Castile, these early ancestors integrated into a society defined by strict social structures and agricultural traditions. Their migration patterns reflect a broader history of families moving across borders to seek new opportunities in changing political landscapes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Goule
Derived from the Old French word for throat or gullet.
This name
GouletA topographic name for someone living near a narrow passage or gorge.
also spelled
Goulette
Goulett
Goolay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Archives Nationales du Québec, Registres de l'état civil, 1621-1799
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos: Expedientes de limpieza de sangre, 1722
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bullValour and generosity
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bullValour and generosity
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
