Map of France showing where the Trinh arms are recorded
The Trinh arms were recorded in Maine, c. 1663.
Maine was quiet farming country in western France, held in small manors by families who stayed for generations. Nothing about it was grand, but steady landholding is exactly what puts a name in the registers.
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 Trinh 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 Maine.
Origin & History of the Trinh Family in France
The history of the Trinh name in North America begins with early settlers who established roots in the rugged landscape of Maine as early as 1663. While the name is often associated with deep ancestral ties to Southeast Asia, its appearance in colonial New England records suggests a complex history of movement and cultural integration during the seventeenth century. These early family members were part of a small group of pioneers who navigated the harsh climate and challenging frontier life of the Maine coast. By settling in this region, they contributed to the diverse demographic tapestry of the early American colonies. Their presence in official documents from this period highlights the family's role in the development of local communities and their ability to adapt to a new environment far from their origins.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Trịnh
Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word for upright, correct, or virtuous.
This name
TrinhRefers to a person of integrity, rectitude, or one who follows the correct path.
also spelled
Turine
Turinn
Turyn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Maine State Archives, Province and Court Records of Maine (1663)
Noyes, Sybil, Charles Thornton Libby, and Walter Goodwin Davis, Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (1928)
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bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
