A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sevin family of France.
Reg. 5479 · French, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une gerbe d'or, liée du même. D.: VIRESCIT VULNERE VIRTUS.”
SavoyAgénais · Savoy, c. 1663
Where the Sevin Arms Were Recorded
Savoy
Map of France showing where the Sevin arms are recorded
The Sevin arms were recorded in Savoy, c. 1663.
Savoy was Alpine country ruled by its own house for eight hundred years. Families there held land and served in arms, and both service and landholding brought recorded shields with them.
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 Sevin 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 Savoy.
Origin & History of the Sevin Family in France
The surname Sevin finds its historical roots in the rugged Alpine region of Savoy, where records confirm the family was well-established by 1663. During this period, Savoy served as a vital crossroads between France and Italy, which likely influenced the family's development and movement across borders. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the ancient personal name Sévère, which was popularized by early Christian saints and later adopted as a surname during the Middle Ages. Families in this mountainous territory often lived in tight-knit village communities where they worked as farmers or artisans, adapting to the harsh climate and the complex political shifts of the Duchy of Savoy. As the family grew, members spread from these high-altitude settlements into neighboring valleys, carrying their name into the broader cultural landscape of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sabinus
A Roman cognomen derived from the Sabine tribe of ancient Italy.
This name
SevinA French surname originating as a patronymic or nickname referring to someone from the Sabine region.
also spelled
Sevyn
Sevine
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
Moreri, Louis. Le Grand Dictionnaire Historique ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane. 1759
Archives départementales de la Savoie, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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