A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grode family of France.
Reg. 7236 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 au chev. d'or, acc. de trois flanchis d'arg. C.: une aigle de profil au nat., le vol levé. L.: d'azur et d'or.”
FranceDijon, c. 1663
Where the Grode Arms Were Recorded
Dijon
Map of France showing where the Grode arms are recorded
The Grode arms were recorded in Dijon, 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 Grode 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 Grode Family in France
The family name Grode has deep roots in the historical landscape of Burgundy, France, with documented evidence placing family members in the city of Dijon as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, Dijon served as a vital center for trade and regional administration, attracting families who often worked as skilled artisans, merchants, or local officials. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or descriptive nicknames common in the area during the late Middle Ages. As the family established itself in Dijon, they became part of the urban fabric of a city known for its influence on French law and culture. Over the following decades, the Grode family integrated into the local community, participating in the social and economic life of the province while maintaining their presence in the region for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Grot
A Germanic term referring to a large or coarse object.
This name
GrodeA topographic name for someone who lived near a large rock or cave.
also spelled
Grode
Gro de
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Côte-d'Or, Registres paroissiaux de Dijon, 1663
Garnier, Joseph, Chartes de communes et d'affranchissements en Bourgogne, 1867
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
