A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Naas family of France.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur au lion d'or, arm. et lamp. de gu.”
The Naas arms were recorded in Provence, c. 1663.
Provence was old country, with towns dating to the Romans and families who traced their land back nearly as far. Its gentry were many and long-settled, and long settlement is what fills a register.
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 Naas 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 Naas has deep roots in the historical region of Provence, France, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, Provence was a vibrant area defined by its Mediterranean trade and strong agricultural traditions. Families in this region often lived in small, tight-knit communities where they worked as skilled artisans or farmers. The name likely evolved from local dialects or geographic markers that identified where a person lived or what trade they practiced. As these early ancestors navigated the social shifts of the French countryside, they helped shape the local culture of their towns. By maintaining their presence in the region for generations, the family became a part of the long and complex history of southern France.
Latin term referring to a person with a prominent or large nose.
