A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Manzano family of France.
Reg. 0812 · French, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'un coupé-émanché de gu. sur arg., sur un coupé-émanché d'arg. sur gu.; à la fasce de gu., br. sur le tout. Cq. cour C.: trois pl. d'aut., une de gu. entre deux d'arg.”
Francec. 1725
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Map of France showing where the Manzano arms are recorded
The Manzano 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 Manzano 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 Manzano Family in France
The surname Manzano originates from the Spanish word for an apple tree, which suggests that the family’s earliest ancestors likely lived near a prominent orchard or worked as fruit growers. While the name is deeply rooted in the Iberian Peninsula, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a presence in the Brittany region of France by 1725. During this era, families often moved across borders due to shifting political alliances, trade opportunities, or military service. Settling in Brittany allowed the family to integrate into a distinct cultural landscape while maintaining their unique linguistic heritage. Over time, the name evolved from a simple descriptor of a location into a permanent family identity that traveled far from its Mediterranean origins.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Malum
Latin term referring to an apple or apple tree.
This name
ManzanoA topographic name for someone who lived near an apple orchard.
also spelled
Manzanoe
Manzan
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francisco de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archives Départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, Series E
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