The body that granted and recorded arms in Guernsey in this period.
James II of England
Sovereign of the period
James II of England
1685–1688
Reigning in Guernsey when the Allaire arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Guernsey
Arms in the Channel Islands were granted and recorded by the College of Arms in London, under the same law of arms as England. They could be used by all legitimate descendants of the original owner: the eldest son kept the original design, and other family members used the same shield without registering a version of their own.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms for Guernsey and the other Channel Islands since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Guernsey.
Origin & History of the Allaire Family in Guernsey
The surname Allaire is rooted in the ancient regions of France, where it likely originated as a descriptive name or a variation of the personal name Adalhard. By the late 17th century, the family had established a notable presence on the island of Guernsey. This period was a time of significant movement for many families due to religious and political shifts across Europe. The Allaire family members who settled in Guernsey became integrated into the local island society, contributing to the unique cultural blend of French and British influences found there. Their presence on the island by 1688 suggests they were part of a broader network of families navigating the complex social landscape of the Channel Islands during the late Stuart era. Over time, the name evolved through different spellings as the family moved across borders and settled into new communities.
Allaire Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Alarius
A Latin name derived from the word for wing or flight.
This name
AllaireA locative or occupational surname likely referring to a person who works with wings or flight.
also spelled
Allayre
Alair
Allair
Allayr
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ogier, Darryl, Reformation and Society in Guernsey, 1996
Priaulx Library, Guernsey Parish Registers, 1688
Société Guernesiaise, Report and Transactions of the Société Guernesiaise, 1908
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