A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Reve'S family of France.
Reg. 1843 · French, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Palé contre-palé d'arg. et d'azur, de huit pièces.”
Francec. 1663
Where the Reve'S Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Reve'S arms are recorded
The Reve'S arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Reve'S 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 Reve'S Family in France
The family name Reve’S traces its deep roots to the rugged and historic region of Bretagne in northwestern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were already established within this coastal province, a time when the area was known for its distinct Celtic heritage and maritime traditions. The name likely evolved from local linguistic patterns common to the Breton people, reflecting the daily lives of those who worked the land or navigated the Atlantic shores. As the family grew during the seventeenth century, they became part of the social fabric of rural parish life, where names were often tied to specific geographic landmarks or personal traits recognized by the local community. This early presence in Bretagne suggests that the family was deeply connected to the unique culture and traditions of the region long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rever
To dream or to be lost in thought.
This name
Reve'SA habitational or descriptive name referring to a dreamer or someone who is pensive.
also spelled
Reves
Revets
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
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Collection de la série B (Cours et juridictions)
Gautier, Hervé, Histoire de la Bretagne, 1993
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
