Map of France showing where the Peche arms are recorded
The Peche 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 Peche 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 Peche Family in France
The family name Peche finds its historical roots in the rugged landscapes of Brittany, where members of the lineage were firmly established by 1725. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and economic structures of the region, which was then a province with its own distinct customs and traditions. Families like the Peches often lived in rural parishes where they worked the land or participated in the local maritime economy that defined the Breton coast. Because the name is derived from the French word for fishing, it is likely that early ancestors were involved in the vital fishing industry that sustained many coastal communities. Over time, these families became deeply integrated into the local parish life, leaving behind records in baptismal and marriage registers that document their steady presence in the region throughout the eighteenth century.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Gu. a fesse betw. six crosses crosslet ar., in chief a label of three points”
WarwickWarwick, c. 1321
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Map of England showing where the Peche arms are recorded
The Peche arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1321.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to arms.
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 England in this period.
Edward II of England
Sovereign of the period
Edward II of England
1307–1327
Reigning in France when the Peche arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Warwick.
Origin & History of the Peche Family in England
The surname Peche, which likely originated from the Old French word for a sinner or a fisherman, became established in England following the Norman Conquest. By the early fourteenth century, members of the family had firmly planted roots in the Midlands, specifically within the county of Warwick. Records confirm that individuals bearing this name were present in Warwick by 1321, suggesting they were part of the local administrative or landholding class during the reign of King Edward II. At this time, surnames were still evolving from descriptive nicknames into permanent family identifiers, and the Peche family likely moved within the circles of local gentry who managed estates and served in regional government. Their presence in Warwick highlights how families of Norman descent integrated into English society by securing property and participating in the civic life of growing medieval towns.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
pecheur
A person who catches fish for a living.
This name
PecheAn occupational surname for a fisherman or someone who sold fish.
also spelled
Peches
Pesh
Pechey
Peache
Peachy
Related arms
Pechvariant spelling
Peachvariant spelling
Peachevariant spelling
Bradberryrecorded with Peche, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Morbihan, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales du Finistère, Collection de la série E (Familles et notaires)
Poterie, Georges, Histoire de la Bretagne, 1978
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
