A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gaber family of France.
Reg. 2906 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. de sa.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the Gaber Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Gaber arms are recorded
The Gaber arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 Gaber 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 Flandre.
Origin & History of the Gaber Family in France
The family name Gaber has roots that reach back into the historical region of Flanders during the seventeenth century. By 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established within this territory, which was a bustling center of trade and cultural exchange at the time. The name likely functioned as a descriptive identifier, potentially evolving from local linguistic variations used to distinguish individuals based on their occupation or personal traits within their community. As families in this region often lived in close-knit agricultural or merchant societies, the Gaber name became a way to track lineage and property across generations. Over time, the family moved through the changing political landscapes of the Low Countries, carrying their name forward as they adapted to new social structures and regional developments.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gabriel
Derived from Hebrew meaning God is my strength.
This name
GaberA French occupational or patronymic surname originating from the given name Gabriel.
also spelled
Gaber
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te Gent), Parochieregisters van het Bisdom Gent
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 1993
Leys, O., De familienamen in de Nederlanden, 1978
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