A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Juber family of France.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à une escarboucle de huit rais d'or.”
The Juber arms were recorded in Jersey, 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.
Reigning in France when the Juber arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Juber finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of Bretagne, France, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1725. During this period, the region was a distinct province with its own unique customs and language, often separating it from the rest of the French kingdom. Families living in rural Bretagne at this time were typically tied to the land through agriculture or maritime trades, reflecting the coastal nature of the peninsula. The name likely evolved as a localized identifier for a specific household or a small community living within a parish. As these early ancestors navigated the social and economic shifts of the eighteenth century, they contributed to the enduring cultural identity of the Breton people. By maintaining their presence in the region, the Juber family became part of the long history of families who helped shape the local traditions and community life of western France.
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning bright and famous ruler.
