A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hobert family of France.
Reg. 9303 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. à une étoile (8) rayonnante d'or; flanqué en rond d'herm. C.: un boeuf pass., parti de sa. et de gu., semé de bes. d'or, bouclé du même. S.: un cerf reg. et un dogue reg., tous deux au nat., coll. d'un collier rayonnant d'or, enchaînés du même. D.: AUCTOR PRETIOSA FACIT.”
Francec. 1611
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Map of France showing where the Hobert arms are recorded
The Hobert arms were recorded in France, c. 1611.
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 XIII of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIII of France
1610–1617
Reigning in France when the Hobert 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 Hobert Family in France
The family name Hobert has deep roots in the coastal region of Bretagne, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1611. During this period, the name was likely associated with families living in the rural parishes of northwestern France, where local communities were often defined by their connection to the land and the sea. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Germanic or Frankish naming traditions that spread through the region as populations shifted and settled over many generations. Families like the Hoberts were typically involved in the agricultural life of the province, contributing to the distinct cultural identity of the Breton people. As the seventeenth century progressed, the family name became a permanent part of the local social fabric, reflecting the steady growth and movement of families across the rugged landscape of the French coast.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hugubert
A Germanic compound meaning bright or shining mind or heart.
This name
HobertDerived from the Old High German elements meaning bright in spirit or famous intellect.
also spelled
Hobert
Hubart
Hobbert
Hubbard
Hubbert
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Finistère, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Collection de la série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Ogée, Jean, Dictionnaire historique et géographique de la province de Bretagne, 1778
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
