A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grassie family of France.
Reg. 1804 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'or à un rocher de seize coupeaux de gu., surm. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'azur, rangées en fasce sous un lambel du sec.”
FranceComtat-Venaissin, c. 1663
Where the Grassie Arms Were Recorded
Comtat-Venaissin
Map of France showing where the Grassie arms are recorded
The Grassie 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 Grassie 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 Grassie Family in France
The family name Grassie has deep roots in the historical region of Comtat-Venaissin, a territory in southern France that was once governed by the Papacy. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were already established in this area, living during a time when the region served as a unique enclave under direct control of the Catholic Church. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic traditions, reflecting the agricultural landscape and the rural lifestyle common to the people of Provence. Families in this region often identified themselves through their connection to the land or their specific trade, and the Grassie name likely emerged as a way to distinguish this particular lineage within their local community. Over the following decades, the family remained part of the social fabric of the Comtat-Venaissin, witnessing the shifting political landscape as the territory eventually transitioned toward full integration with the rest of France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Grassus
Latin term meaning thick, fat, or coarse.
This name
GrassieA topographical or descriptive name for someone living near grassy land or a person of stout build.
also spelled
Grassi
Grassie
Grasi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de Vaucluse, État civil et registres paroissiaux du Comtat-Venaissin
Benoit, Jean-Claude. Histoire du Comtat-Venaissin. 1972
Moulinas, René. Les Juifs du Pape en France. 1981
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
