A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Danes family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0063 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au chev. d'azur, acc. de trois croisettes pattées du même.”
Ile-de-FranceIle-de-France, c. 1663
Where the Danes Arms Were Recorded
Ile-de-France
Map of France showing where the Danes arms are recorded
The Danes arms were recorded in Ile-de-France, c. 1663.
Ile-de-France is the country around Paris, and proximity to the court mattered. Families who served the crown were rewarded with land near it, and land near the capital carried arms almost as a matter of course.
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 Danes 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 Ile-de-France.
Origin & History of the Danes Family in France
The family name Danes has deep roots in the historical region of Île-de-France, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1663. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and administrative fabric of the French countryside surrounding Paris. Families with this surname often worked as skilled laborers or local officials who helped manage the land and resources for the crown. Because the name appears in parish registers and tax documents from the seventeenth century, we know that these early ancestors were active participants in their local communities. They lived through a time of great change in France, as the monarchy centralized its power and the rural population began to grow. By maintaining a consistent presence in the region, the Danes family became part of the long-standing history of the French heartland.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
axeThe execution of military duty
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a bend az. cotised gu. betw. six halberds sa. three swords or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Danes Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Danes arms are recorded
The Danes arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 France when the Danes 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 Danes Family in England
The surname Danes emerged in England as a descriptive identifier, likely used to distinguish individuals who had connections to Denmark or who were perceived as having Scandinavian ancestry. By the time the name appeared in London records in 1620, the city was a bustling center of trade and migration, drawing people from across the North Sea. Families bearing this name were often integrated into the urban fabric of the capital, working as merchants, craftsmen, or laborers during a period of significant social change. Because the name functioned as a label for one’s origin or cultural ties, it evolved from a simple nickname into a stable family name passed down through generations. These early London residents lived through a transformative era in English history, witnessing the growth of the city as a global hub while establishing a lasting presence for their family line.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Danus
Latin term referring to a person from Denmark or the Danes.
This name
DanesAn ethnic or topographic surname denoting an individual of Danish origin or ancestry.
also spelled
Dane
Dannis
Danis
Danne
Related arms
Danevariant spelling
Daneysvariant spelling
Danisvariant spelling
Dannevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives Nationales, Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series Y
Fichier Origine, Fédération des sociétés de généalogie du Québec, 2024
Moréri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
axeThe execution of military duty
swordJustice, and military honour
