A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carrié family of France.
Reg. 9913 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
helmetWisdom and security in defence
branchPeace, and new growth
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'or à deux étoiles d'azur en chef et un croiss. du même en p.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à un casque d'arg., embrassé par deux branches de laurier du même; au 4 d'or au lion léopardé de sa.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Carrié Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Carrié arms are recorded
The Carrié arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Carrié 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 Carrié Family in France
The surname Carrié finds its roots in the historical region of Brittany, France, where the family established a presence by the early eighteenth century. The name is likely derived from the Old French word "carrier," which referred to a person who worked as a carter or a transporter of goods. During the 1700s, life in Brittany was defined by a strong connection to the land and local trade networks. Families like the Carriés often lived in rural parishes where they contributed to the agricultural economy or local transportation services. By 1725, records indicate that members of the family were well-integrated into the social fabric of the region, participating in the daily customs and religious life of their local communities. As the family grew, they remained tied to the unique culture of Brittany, which was known for its distinct traditions and maritime influence.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
carrus
A Latin term referring to a four-wheeled wagon or cart.
This name
CarriéAn occupational surname for a carter, wagoner, or someone who transported goods.
also spelled
Carrier
Carri
Caryay
Related arms
Carrivariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives Départementales du Morbihan, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
helmetWisdom and security in defence
branchPeace, and new growth
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
helmetWisdom and security in defence
branchPeace, and new growth
lionCourage, strength and royalty
