A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lorre family of France.
cinquefoilHope and joyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'herm. à trois quintefeuilles de gu.”
The Lorre arms were recorded in Maine, c. 1663.
Maine was quiet farming country in western France, held in small manors by families who stayed for generations. Nothing about it was grand, but steady landholding is exactly what puts a name in the registers.
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 Lorre 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 surname Lorre carries a history deeply rooted in the rugged landscape of early colonial America. Records confirm that members of the family were established in Maine as early as 1663, a time when the region was a challenging frontier for European settlers. The name likely evolved from regional dialects in Europe before crossing the Atlantic, where it became associated with the hardy pioneers who navigated the dense forests and coastal waters of New England. These early ancestors were part of a small group of settlers who built the foundations of local communities during a period of significant political and social change. By settling in Maine, the family became part of the maritime and timber-focused economy that defined the region for generations. Their presence in these historical documents highlights their role as some of the earliest contributors to the development of the Maine territory.
Latin term for the laurel tree or bay tree.
