Map of France showing where the Henrion arms are recorded
The Henrion 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 Henrion 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 Henrion Family in France
The surname Henrion is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son or descendant of someone named Henri. The name Henri itself is a Germanic personal name that became very popular across France during the Middle Ages. By the early 18th century, the Henrion family had established a notable presence in the region of Bretagne. Families in this part of France often lived in rural farming communities or small coastal villages, where they played active roles in local parish life. Records from 1725 show that members of the Henrion family were integrated into the social and religious fabric of their Breton communities, participating in the traditional customs and economic activities that defined life in the province during that era. Over time, the name spread from these regional roots, reflecting the steady movement of families across the French countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Henri
Germanic name meaning home ruler or master of the house.
This name
HenrionA diminutive form indicating a descendant or son of Henry.
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, État civil et registres paroissiaux
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