A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Graney family of France.
Reg. 6498 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la croix denchée de gu., ch. de quatre étoiles du champ.”
FranceComtat-Venaissin, c. 1663
Where the Graney Arms Were Recorded
Comtat-Venaissin
Map of France showing where the Graney arms are recorded
The Graney arms were recorded in Comtat-Venaissin, c. 1663.
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 Graney 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 Graney Family in France
The surname Graney is deeply rooted in the historical region of Comtat-Venaissin, a territory in southern France that was under the direct administration of the Papacy for several centuries. By 1663, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established within this unique enclave, which served as a cultural bridge between the French kingdom and the Italian states. The name likely evolved from local linguistic variations related to the geography or agricultural life of the region, as the area was known for its fertile plains and thriving vineyards. Families in this part of Provence often navigated a complex social landscape defined by both secular French influence and ecclesiastical governance. Over time, those living in the Comtat-Venaissin maintained distinct regional traditions that helped shape the identity of the Graney family as they integrated into the local community life of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Granum
Latin term referring to a grain, seed, or kernel.
This name
GraneyDerived from a topographic or occupational name for someone who dealt in grain or lived near a granary.
also spelled
Granett
Graney
Granette
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Boyer, Jean-Pierre, L'Église et la société dans le Comtat Venaissin au XIVe siècle, 1995
Archives départementales de Vaucluse, Série E: Familles et seigneuries, 1663
Moulinas, René, Les Juifs du pape en France, 1981
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
