Map of France showing where the Majola arms are recorded
The Majola 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 Majola 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 Majola Family in France
The family name Majola has roots that trace back to the coastal region of Brittany in France during the early eighteenth century. By 1725, records confirm that members of the family were established within this area, which was known for its distinct maritime culture and strong local traditions. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or linguistic shifts common in western France at that time. Families in this part of Brittany often lived in small, tight-knit communities where they worked in agriculture or trade. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the province, contributing to the local history of the region before the name eventually spread to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Maiolus
Derived from the Latin word for May or a month-based name.
This name
MajolaA surname of Provençal origin indicating a descendant of someone named Maiolus.
also spelled
Massola
Mazola
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, 1725
Archives départementales du Morbihan, Série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux, 1725
Tanguy, Bernard, Dictionnaire des noms de communes, trèves et paroisses du Finistère, 1990
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
