A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arg family of France.
Reg. 9308 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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 Arg Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Arg arms are recorded
The Arg 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 Arg 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 Arg Family in France
The history of the Arg family name is deeply rooted in the cultural crossroads of the Alsace region. By 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established in Strasbourg, a city that served as a vital center for trade and intellectual exchange between France and the German-speaking territories. During this period, the name likely emerged as a localized identifier for families living within the bustling urban environment of the Rhine valley. Because Strasbourg was a free imperial city with a complex social structure, the Arg family would have navigated a society defined by guild memberships and civic responsibilities. Their presence in the city during the seventeenth century suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the unique regional identity of Alsace. Over time, the name remained tied to this geographic area, reflecting the resilience and stability of families who lived through the shifting political borders of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Argentum
Latin term for the precious metal silver.
This name
ArgA topographic name for someone living near a silver mine or a silversmith.
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 et d'état civil, 1663
Livet, Georges, Histoire de Strasbourg des origines à nos jours, 1980
Rapp, Francis, Le Diocèse de Strasbourg, 1982
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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