A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dammartin family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 8563 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Echiq. d'or et de gu. C.: une aigle iss. d'or, bq. de gu.”
Francec. 1653
Where the Dammartin Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Dammartin arms are recorded
The Dammartin arms were recorded in France, c. 1653.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Dammartin 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 Dammartin Family in France
The name Dammartin originates from the northern regions of France, where it was historically linked to a powerful line of counts who held significant influence during the Middle Ages. The name itself is derived from a combination of the Latin word for a lord and the name of Saint Martin, reflecting the deep religious and feudal roots of the era. By the middle of the 17th century, the family had established a documented presence in the province of Brittany. Records from 1653 confirm that members of the family were settled in this western region, likely moving there as part of the broader patterns of internal migration and land management common among the French nobility and landed gentry of the time. This transition from the north to the western coast highlights how the family adapted to the changing political landscape of the French provinces while maintaining their identity across generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un gonfanon de gu., orné en haut de trois annelets du même, bordé d'azur.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Dammartin Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Dammartin arms are recorded
The Dammartin arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in France when the Dammartin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Dammartin Family in Belgium
The family name Dammartin traces its roots to the historic regions of northern France and the Low Countries, where it emerged as a locative surname linked to specific places of origin. By the early eighteenth century, members of the family had established a documented presence in the Duchy of Brabant, which is located in modern-day Belgium. Records from 1737 confirm that these individuals were integrated into the local social and economic fabric of the region during a time of significant administrative transition under the Austrian Netherlands. As the family settled into Brabant, they likely navigated the complex linguistic and cultural landscape of the area, which served as a crossroads for trade and migration. Their presence in these official records suggests they were active participants in the community life of the eighteenth century, contributing to the long history of families who helped shape the development of the Belgian provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Domus Martis
Latin for House of Mars, referring to a fortified place.
This name
DammartinA locative surname originating from the commune of Dammartin-en-Goële, signifying a settlement dedicated to Mars.
also spelled
Dammartyn
Dammarten
Damartin
Related arms
Feldkirchsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Du Chesne, André. Histoire généalogique des maisons de Guines, d'Ardres, de Gand et de Coucy. 1631
Potier de Courcy, Pol. Nobiliaire et armorial de Bretagne. 1846
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série E (Familles et seigneuries)
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chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
