A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rusconi family of France.
Reg. 9060 · French, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'azur à l'aigle de sa., cour. d'or, sur arg. à trois bandes de gu.; à la fasce de gu., br. sur le coupé, ch. d'un lion léopardé d'arg., cour. d'or, tenant de sa patte levée une rose héraldique de sin.; ledit lion accosté de deux fleurs-de-lis au pied coupé de sin. C.: un griffon coupé de sa. sur gu., les pattes de devant d'or, bq. et cour. du même, langué de gu., tenant de sa patte dextre une feuille de sin. et de sa sen. un listel d'arg. inscrit des mots: NIL DIFFICILE VOLENTI.”
Francec. 1725
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Map of France showing where the Rusconi arms are recorded
The Rusconi 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 Rusconi 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 Rusconi Family in France
The Rusconi family name carries a deep history that is rooted in the social and geographic shifts of early modern Europe. By the year 1725, records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Bretagne, France. During this period, families often moved across borders to pursue new opportunities in trade, agriculture, or military service. The name itself is thought to have originated from linguistic roots that describe physical traits or specific locations, reflecting how surnames were commonly formed to distinguish individuals within growing communities. As these early ancestors settled into the distinct culture of Bretagne, they became part of the local fabric, contributing to the economic and social life of the province during the eighteenth century. Their presence in this region highlights the mobility of families who sought to build new lives far from their ancestral origins.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ruscus
Latin term for the butcher's broom plant or a reddish color.
This name
RusconiDerived from a nickname for someone with reddish hair or a connection to the plant.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B (Fonds de la juridiction de Rennes)
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
