Association des familles Bérubé

Heraldry of the World

Canada heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of Canada
Armorial Canadienne

Arms of provinces and territories
Arms of cities, districts, towns, municipalities, townships and/or villages
Arms of universities and schools
Arms of religious institutions
Institutional heraldry of Canada
Corporate heraldry of Canada
Military heraldry of Canada
Heraldic stamps from Canada
Heraldic postcards from Canada
Total pages in the Canadian section : 1,338

ASSOCIATION DES FAMILLES BÉRUBÉ

Official blazon

Arms : Per pale Gules and Vert a lion’s face holding in its mouth three annuli interlaced Or, on a chief embattled Azure a fleur-de-lis between a garb and a three-masted ship Or
Crest : A squirrel sejant Or charged on the shoulder with a chevron Azure and cracking a nut proper
Motto: FIDE ANIMO ET SAPIENTIA

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 20, 2009.

The lion’s head represents the Norman origins of Damien Berrubé, ancestor of the North American Bérubés. The three annulets, here representing three centuries of history, also symbolize the three virtues named in the motto, as well as Damien’s Christian faith. The embattled line suggests a wall and represents the ancestor’s trade as a mason. The fleur-de-lis represents France and New France, while the ship and sheaf of wheat symbolize the trades of the early generations of Bérubés in the Americas.

The squirrel and chevron are taken from the crest of the arms of people named Barroby and Barrow, with the colours reversed. They therefore represent patronymics with roots similar to those of the Bérubés.

The motto means “With faith, courage and wisdom.”Literature: Image and information from http://www.gg.ca

Heraldry of the World

Canada heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of Canada
Armorial Canadienne