A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ar family of France.
Reg. 1877 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à une rose de gu., bout. d'or; au 2 d'azur plein. Cq. cour. C.: un cor-de-chasse, surm. d'une rose.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Ar Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Ar arms are recorded
The Ar 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 Ar 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 Ar Family in France
The family name Ar has deep roots in the city of Strasbourg, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1663. During this period, Strasbourg was a vibrant crossroads of culture and trade located in the Alsace region, which frequently shifted between French and German influence. Families with short, distinctive surnames like Ar often lived in urban centers where they worked as skilled craftspeople or merchants. Because the name is exceptionally brief, it likely originated as a shorthand way to identify a specific person or a family group within the local community. Living in a major city like Strasbourg allowed these early ancestors to participate in a sophisticated society that valued education and record-keeping, which is why their presence remains documented in the city’s historical archives today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ar
Derived from the Old French word for eagle or noble.
This name
ArA topographical or habitational name referring to someone living near a river or eagle habitat.
also spelled
Arge
Argg
Ar
Arzhant
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de la Ville et de l'Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Registres paroissiaux de Strasbourg (1663)
Himly, François-Jacques, Chronologie de la Basse-Alsace, 1972
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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