Map of France showing where the Salvatore arms are recorded
The Salvatore 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 Salvatore 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 Salvatore Family in France
The name Salvatore originates from the Latin word *salvator*, which translates to savior. While the name is most commonly associated with Italian heritage, its presence in the Bretagne region of France by 1725 suggests a history of migration and cultural integration. During the early eighteenth century, families often moved across European borders for trade, religious reasons, or military service. In the context of Bretagne, the name likely arrived through individuals traveling from southern regions or the Mediterranean coast. Once settled in this northwestern corner of France, these early family members adapted to the local customs and language of the Breton people. Over time, the name became a permanent part of the local community, reflecting the way families moved and evolved throughout European history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Salvator
Latin term meaning savior or one who rescues.
This name
SalvatoreDerived from the religious title for Jesus Christ, signifying a savior or redeemer.
also spelled
Salvatory
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives Départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1725
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
