A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Wexner family of France.
Reg. 7400 · French, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cherubDivine protection over the innocent
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 un ange iss. de carn., hab. d'arg., ailé d'or, au baudrier de gu., mouv. d'un tertre d'or et tenant de sa main dextre une rose de gu., tigée et feuillée de sin. C.: l'ange, iss. L. d'or et d'azur.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Wexner arms are recorded
The Wexner arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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 Wexner 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 Wexner Family in France
The surname Wexner is rooted in the linguistic traditions of the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically within the Alsace territory. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Strasbourg by 1663. The name is likely occupational in origin, derived from the Middle High German word *wëhseler*, which referred to a person who worked as a money changer or a merchant. During the seventeenth century, Strasbourg served as a vital crossroads for trade and finance, making it a logical place for families associated with commerce to settle and thrive. As the family integrated into the local community, they became part of the complex social fabric of the city, navigating the shifts in regional power and the evolving economic landscape of the Rhine valley.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wachs
German word for wax or a person who works with wax.
This name
WexnerAn occupational surname for a wax merchant or a candle maker.
also spelled
Wessner
Wezner
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de la Ville et de l'Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Books: Bach, Adolf, Deutsche Namenkunde, 1952
Books: Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cherubDivine protection over the innocent
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cherubDivine protection over the innocent
