A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duverger family of France.
Reg. 8599 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à trois arbres de sin., rangés sur une terrasse du même; au 2 d'azur à une hure de sanglier d'arg., et un chef d'azur,”
FranceToulouse, c. 1663
Where the Duverger Arms Were Recorded
Toulouse
Map of France showing where the Duverger arms are recorded
The Duverger 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 Duverger 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 Duverger Family in France
The surname Duverger is a classic example of a topographic name, which means it was originally given to people based on the landscape where they lived. In French, the word *verger* refers to an orchard or a fruit garden. Therefore, the name likely identified an ancestor who lived near or worked on a piece of land filled with fruit trees. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Duverger family were well-established in the city of Toulouse. During this period, Toulouse was a major center for trade and legal administration in southern France. Families living there often held roles in local commerce or served in the regional government. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Languedoc region, carrying a name that linked their identity directly to the fertile land of the French countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Verge
A rod, stick, or a boundary marker made of wood.
This name
DuvergerRefers to someone who lived near an orchard or a boundary marked by trees.
also spelled
Verger
Du Verjay
Related arms
Vergervariant 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 la Haute-Garonne. Série B: Cours et juridictions. 1663
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
