Map of France showing where the Mazur arms are recorded
The Mazur arms were recorded in Lyon, c. 1639.
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
1617–1643
Reigning in France when the Mazur 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 Mazur Family in France
The surname Mazur is traditionally associated with the Masovian region of Poland, where it originally served as a descriptive term for people who hailed from that area. While the name is deeply rooted in Slavic linguistic history, the presence of the family in Lyon by 1639 suggests a significant migration pattern during the seventeenth century. During this era, many individuals moved across Europe to pursue opportunities in trade, craftsmanship, or military service. Settling in a major commercial hub like Lyon indicates that these early family members were likely integrated into the city’s active merchant or artisan classes. This transition from their ancestral lands to a prominent French city highlights the mobility of families during the early modern period and their ability to adapt to new cultural and economic environments.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mazur
Derived from the Polish ethnonym for a person from the Masovia region.
This name
MazurAn occupational or habitational name denoting an individual originating from the Masovian region.
also spelled
Masuyer
Mazuy
Masuy
Mazuyere
Mazuyay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brückner, Aleksander, Słownik etymologiczny języka polskiego, 1927
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
