Map of France showing where the Accardi arms are recorded
The Accardi arms were recorded in Paris, 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 Accardi 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 Accardi Family in France
The family name Accardi finds its roots in the medieval Italian peninsula, where it originated as a personal name derived from the Germanic elements "hard" and "ag," meaning brave or strong. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname as families moved across borders and settled in new regions. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Accardi family were established in Paris, suggesting that they were part of the significant migration of Italian merchants, artisans, and professionals who moved to France during the seventeenth century. These early family members likely integrated into the urban life of Paris by working in trade or specialized crafts, which was common for expatriate families seeking new opportunities in the French capital. Their presence in the city during this era reflects the broader movement of people and culture between Italy and France that defined the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Accardo
Derived from the Germanic name Achard meaning brave or hardy edge.
This name
AccardiA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Achard or Accardo.
also spelled
Accart
Akard
Ackard
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucile, Jean-Pierre. Les Italiens à Paris au XVIIe siècle. 1995
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maceAuthority, and the officer who bears it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
maceAuthority, and the officer who bears it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
