A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Thibault family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3756 · French, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 au chev. d'arg., acc de trois étoiles d'or; au chef d'arg.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the Thibault Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Thibault arms are recorded
The Thibault arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 Thibault 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 Flandre.
Origin & History of the Thibault Family in France
The name Thibault traces its origins to the ancient Germanic name Theudobald, which combines the words for people and bold. This name became popular across France during the Middle Ages due to the influence of several prominent counts and saints who carried the title. By the time the family was documented in the region of Flanders in 1663, the name had already been established for centuries as a common surname throughout the northern provinces. Families bearing this name often lived in rural communities where they worked as farmers or artisans. Because the name was derived from a popular personal name, it spread naturally as people moved between towns and villages for trade or marriage. The presence of the family in Flanders during the seventeenth century reflects a period when many families were firmly rooted in their local parishes, contributing to the agricultural and social development of the French borderlands.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la fasce d'arg., acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'or et en p. d'un chev. du sec. C.: une étoile d'or, entre un vol à l'antique.”
BelgiumYpres, c. 1737
Where the Thibault Arms Were Recorded
Ypres
Map of Belgium showing where the Thibault arms are recorded
The Thibault arms were recorded in Ypres, c. 1737.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in France when the Thibault arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Thibault Family in Belgium
The name Thibault traces its roots back to the Germanic name Theudobald, which combines the words for people and bold. By the time the family established a documented presence in the city of Ypres in 1737, the name had been shaped by centuries of linguistic evolution across Western Europe. During the eighteenth century, Ypres served as a major center for the textile trade, and families like the Thibaults were often integrated into the local merchant or craft guilds that defined urban life in the Southern Netherlands. Living in a city frequently caught between the shifting borders of major powers, the Thibault family likely navigated a society that valued both local Flemish traditions and the broader influence of French culture. Their presence in the city records during this era suggests they were part of a stable middle class that contributed to the economic and social fabric of the region during a time of relative peace under Austrian rule.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Theudobald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning people and bold or brave.
This name
ThibaultA French surname originating from a Germanic personal name signifying a bold leader of the people.
also spelled
Thibaut
Teebo
Tibo
Related arms
Devauxsimilar arms
Metzensimilar arms
Sailletsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
