A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cassagnol family of France.
Reg. 5607 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“De gu. à un chien d'arg.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles d'arg.”
FranceToulouse, c. 1663
Where the Cassagnol Arms Were Recorded
Toulouse
Map of France showing where the Cassagnol arms are recorded
The Cassagnol arms were recorded in Toulouse, 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 Cassagnol 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 Cassagnol Family in France
The family name Cassagnol originates from the Occitan region of southern France, where it is deeply connected to the local landscape and language. The name is derived from the word "cassagne," which refers to an oak tree or a grove of oak trees. This suggests that the earliest members of the family likely lived near or worked within these wooded areas in the countryside surrounding Toulouse. By 1663, official records confirm that the family was well-established in the city of Toulouse, playing a role in the local community during a period of significant regional growth. As the family settled into urban life, they transitioned from their rural roots to become part of the historical fabric of the Languedoc province. Their presence in the city during the seventeenth century reflects the broader movement of families from the surrounding agricultural lands into the thriving administrative and cultural centers of southern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cassagne
Derived from the Occitan word for an oak tree.
This name
CassagnolA topographic name for someone who lived near a grove of oak trees.
also spelled
Cassagnole
Cassagnou
Cassagnaux
Kasanyol
Related arms
Cassagnauvariant spelling
Cassagneauvariant spelling
Cassagnetvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Haute-Garonne, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Nègre, Ernest, Toponymie générale de la France, 1990
Mistral, Frédéric, Lou Tresor dóu Felibrige ou Dictionnaire provençal-français, 1878
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
