On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la).
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Rochefoulcauld(la).
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Rochefoulcauld(la):
1) The origin of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la).
2) The meaning of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la).
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la).
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la).
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Rochefoulcauld(la):
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
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Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la). This work is of great importance for the heraldry because it collects the history, evidence of nobility and nobility of surnames and lineages among which is the family name Rochefoulcauld(la). The name Rochefoulcauld(la) also appears in the "Heraldic and Noble Dictionary of the Kingdoms of Spain" by Fernando Gonzalez Doria, although he presents less data on the name Rochefoulcauld(la) than the "Nobiliario Espanol".
It may be helpful for those with the name Rochefoulcauld(la) to know that, in the 15th century, hereditary surnames are already more or less consolidated, thanks in part to the obligation (at the initiative of Cisneros) to record births and deaths in parish books. In any case, it is important to know that, especially in rural areas and among the most humble people, the current norm of the hereditary paternal surname is not fixed definitively until the 19th century, topic that should be taken into account if it is applicable to some families of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la) It is due to spelling errors and of different types that there are different spellings of the same family name, so those of the name Rochefoulcauld(la) can have graphic variants.
One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
2) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
3) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* SUN: The Sun is a symbol of Sovereigns and Kings, those who with their power vivify the entire State; It is an emblem of Eternity, Greatness, Power, Providence, Illustrious Nobility and Magnificence.
* LEBREL: The Lebrels denote Burning and Courage in undertaking dangers, with such decision, that they need to contain their effort. The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.
* COMET: The Comet symbolizes a Brave Courage to prevent in time, without fear, future grievances.
* KEY: The Keys symbolize Fidelity and Secrecy.
* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.
* CRANE: The Crane is a symbol of a well-ordered Government under the power of a good boss, who distributes surveillance in turns; it also symbolizes Prudence in the art of governing peoples well.
* ROOK: The Rooks symbolize the Captain who defends his fortress.
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* The family name Rochefoulcauld(la) appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Rochefoulcauld(la) as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Rochefoulcauld(la)
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