Map of France showing where the Rojo arms are recorded
The Rojo arms were recorded in Besançon, c. 1663.
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 Rojo 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 Rojo Family in France
The name Rojo carries a history deeply rooted in the linguistic traditions of the Romance languages, where it functioned as a descriptive nickname for individuals with red hair or a ruddy complexion. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Besançon, a strategic location in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France. During this period, Besançon served as a vital cultural and administrative hub that sat at the crossroads of French and imperial influences. Families living in this area often navigated a complex landscape of shifting borders and local governance. The presence of the Rojo name in these early records suggests that the family was part of the local social fabric during a time of significant transition for the city. As they settled into the region, they contributed to the diverse community that defined the urban life of seventeenth-century Besançon.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rubeus
Latin term meaning red or reddish in color.
This name
RojoA descriptive surname originally used to identify someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
also spelled
Roujoue
Roozhoo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Doubs, Registres paroissiaux de Besançon, 1663
Fohlen, Claude, Histoire de Besançon, 1964
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
