A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grout family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4296 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. au chev. d'or, acc. de trois roses d'arg. S.: deux lévriers, au nat.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Grout Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Grout arms are recorded
The Grout arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Grout 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 Grout Family in France
The family name Grout finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of Brittany, France, where the name was well-established by the early eighteenth century. Etymologically, the name is thought to be linked to the Old French word *grout*, which referred to coarse meal or grain, suggesting that the earliest ancestors may have been millers or merchants involved in the local agricultural trade. By 1725, records indicate that the Grout family was deeply integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Breton region. During this period, the family members were often associated with the maritime and merchant classes that defined the coastal towns of western France. Their presence in Brittany reflects the broader movement of families who built their livelihoods around the active ports and rural markets of the province. Over time, the name became a recognized identifier for those living within these tight-knit communities, marking them as part of the regional history of northern France.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Per chev. ar. and or, on a chev. gu. betw. two tigers' faces in chief ppr. and an eagle displ. in base sa. a boar's head erased of the second, betw. two spear heads erect of the first”
MiddlesexMiddlesex, c. 1620
Where the Grout Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Grout arms are recorded
The Grout arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms 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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in France when the Grout arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Grout Family in England
The surname Grout is rooted in the linguistic landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a descriptive nickname for a person with a stout or thickset build. The name is derived from the Old English word "grut," which referred to coarse meal or malt used in brewing. By the time the family established a notable presence in the county of Middlesex during the early 17th century, the name had become a fixed hereditary surname. Records from 1620 indicate that members of the Grout family were active participants in the local economy and social structure of the region. These early settlers were part of a growing class of English families who were beginning to document their lives through parish registers and legal deeds. This transition from a simple descriptive term to a recognized family name reflects the broader shift in English society toward more formal record-keeping and established lineage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Grut
Old French term for a coarse or granular substance.
This name
GroutA nickname for a person with a rough or coarse personality.
also spelled
Groutt
Grouth
Groute
Growte
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales du Morbihan, Série E: Familles et seigneuries
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
