A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bergeret family of France.
Reg. 6031 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à trois lézards d'or, en fasces, 2 et 1.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Bergeret Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Bergeret arms are recorded
The Bergeret 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 Bergeret 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 Bergeret Family in France
The family name Bergeret finds its roots in the French language, likely originating as a descriptive nickname derived from the word "berger," which means shepherd. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Paris, where records confirm their residence by 1663. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who often served in administrative or professional roles within the city’s growing bureaucracy. As the family integrated into Parisian life, they became part of the urban fabric that defined the capital under the reign of King Louis XIV. Their history reflects the broader movement of families from rural origins into the professional and civic centers of France, where they contributed to the societal development of the city during the early modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berger
A person who tends a flock of sheep.
This name
BergeretA diminutive form referring to a small shepherd or a young shepherd.
also spelled
Bergerett
Bergerete
Berzhayray
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moréri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
Archives Nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series MC/ET/XX
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
