Map of England showing where the Daigle arms are recorded
The Daigle arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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 England when the Daigle 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 England.
Origin & History of the Daigle Family in England
The family name Daigle originates from the French region of Poitou, where it was historically associated with individuals living near a specific type of wetland or marsh. The name is derived from the Old French word "aigle," which refers to an eagle, though it was often used as a descriptive term for people who lived near water sources frequented by these birds. By the early 17th century, members of the family were well-established in various parts of France, including the historic city of York, where records confirm their presence by 1620. These early ancestors were often involved in local trade and agriculture, which allowed them to build stable lives before many eventually migrated to North America. As they moved across the Atlantic, the family name remained a strong link to their European roots and their long history of adapting to new environments.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dague
A medieval French term for a dagger or sharp blade.
This name
DaigleAn occupational name for a maker or user of daggers.
also spelled
Dagleigh
Dagly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales de la Vienne, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1600–1650
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