A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guillemin family of France.
Reg. 9748 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
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 à une étoile d'or, acc. de trois bill. d'arg.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1521
Where the Guillemin Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Guillemin arms are recorded
The Guillemin arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1521.
Lorraine sat on the border between France and the German lands, and border country bred soldiers. Families here held small estates and served in arms, and a fighting man was exactly the sort who carried a shield of his own.
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.
Francis I of France
Sovereign of the period
Francis I of France
1515–1547
Reigning in France when the Guillemin 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 Lorraine.
Origin & History of the Guillemin Family in France
The surname Guillemin is a diminutive form of the name Guillaume, which is the French version of William. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families to adopt names based on the first names of their ancestors to establish a clear lineage. By 1521, records confirm that the Guillemin family was well-established in the Lorraine region of northeastern France. This area was a crossroads of European culture and trade, which likely influenced the family’s development and movement. Members of the family during this period were often involved in local administration and agricultural management, roles that helped them integrate into the social fabric of the Duchy of Lorraine. As the name spread through the region, it became a recognized identifier for families who valued their connection to their ancestral roots and their contributions to their local communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Willahelm
A Germanic compound meaning resolute protector or determined guardian.
This name
GuilleminA French diminutive form of William, signifying a steadfast and determined protector.
also spelled
Gillemin
Guillemain
Gillemain
Geelmin
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
