A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cassagne family of France.
Reg. 6124 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
columnFortitude and constancy
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 de sin. à une piramide d'arg.; au 2 d'or au chev. de sa., acc. en p. d'un chêne de sin., terrassé du même.”
LanguedocLanguedoc, c. 1808
Where the Cassagne Arms Were Recorded
Languedoc
Map of France showing where the Cassagne arms are recorded
The Cassagne arms were recorded in Languedoc, c. 1808.
Languedoc stretched across the south of France, a country of small towns, vineyards and old local families. Its gentry were numerous rather than grand, and a great many of them held arms even where their estates were modest.
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.
Napoleon
Sovereign of the period
Napoleon
1804–1814
Reigning in France when the Cassagne 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 Languedoc.
Origin & History of the Cassagne Family in France
The family name Cassagne originates from the Occitan language spoken in the southern regions of France. The name is derived from the word *cassanha*, which refers to a grove or a forest of oak trees. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families to adopt surnames based on the specific landscape or natural features near their homes. By the early 19th century, records confirm that the Cassagne family was well established in the Languedoc region. This area was known for its distinct cultural identity and agricultural traditions. Families in this part of France often lived on small plots of land that had been passed down through generations. The presence of the Cassagne name in the 1808 administrative records suggests that they were deeply rooted in the local community of Languedoc during a time of significant social change in France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cassanea
A Latin term referring to an oak tree or oak grove.
This name
CassagneA topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent oak tree.
also spelled
Cassaigne
Cassagn
Kasanye
Related arms
Cassaignevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Archives Départementales de l'Hérault, Recensement de la population de 1808, Série M
Nègre, Ernest, Toponymie générale de la France, 1990
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
columnFortitude and constancy
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
columnFortitude and constancy
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
