A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bery family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 9286 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à une fasce de sa., le bord supérieur denché; acc. de trois têtes de lévrier du même, coll. d'or.”
Ile-de-FranceIle-de-France, c. 1663
Where the Bery Arms Were Recorded
Ile-de-France
Map of France showing where the Bery arms are recorded
The Bery arms were recorded in Ile-de-France, c. 1663.
Ile-de-France is the country around Paris, and proximity to the court mattered. Families who served the crown were rewarded with land near it, and land near the capital carried arms almost as a matter of course.
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 Bery 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 Ile-de-France.
Origin & History of the Bery Family in France
The family name Bery has deep roots in the historical landscape of the Île-de-France region, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1663. During the seventeenth century, this area served as the political and cultural heart of the French kingdom, placing the family at the center of a rapidly evolving society. The name itself likely evolved from local geographic markers or descriptive nicknames common to the rural communities surrounding Paris. Families in this region during the mid-1600s often lived in tight-knit agricultural or artisan circles, contributing to the local economy and the administration of parish life. By maintaining a presence in the Île-de-France, the Bery family participated in the daily rhythms of a province that was transitioning from a feudal past into the centralized power of the Bourbon monarchy. Their early history reflects the broader experience of French families who helped build the foundations of the region through their work, community ties, and local governance.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Erm. on a bend engr. az. three fleurs-de-lis or”
RutlandAshwell · Rutland, c. 1619
Where the Bery Arms Were Recorded
Rutland
Map of England showing where the Bery arms are recorded
The Bery arms were recorded in Rutland, c. 1619.
Rutland is the smallest English county, but its land was good and its manors were held by families of standing. A small county with good land still produces its share of recorded arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in France when the Bery arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales 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 Rutland.
Origin & History of the Bery Family in England
The surname Bery has deep roots in the English landscape, with historical evidence placing members of the family in the county of Rutland as early as 1619. During this period, families often lived in small, rural communities where their identity was closely tied to the local land and parish records. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots describing a fortified place or a sheltered area, suggesting that the earliest ancestors may have been associated with a specific manor or homestead. As the family established themselves in the East Midlands, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the agricultural and civic life that defined seventeenth-century England. By tracking these early residents in Rutland, we gain a clearer picture of how the Bery name persisted through generations, moving from local landholders to established members of the community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ber
A Germanic element meaning bear or a topographical reference to a hill.
This name
BeryA locative surname referring to someone who lived near a hill or a fortified place.
also spelled
Berie
Berrie
Related arms
Berievariant spelling
Barryrecorded with Bery, same area
Churchillrecorded with Bery, same area
Colebrokerecorded with Bery, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris
Archives départementales des Yvelines, Série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Boudon, Françoise, Système de la ville de Paris, 1977
Foisil, Madeleine, Le Sire de Gouberville: un gentilhomme normand au XVIe siècle, 1981
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
