A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gallet family of France.
Reg. 1988 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur au chev. d'or, ch. de trois roses de gu.”
FranceAbbeville, c. 1634
Where the Gallet Arms Were Recorded
Abbeville
Map of France showing where the Gallet arms are recorded
The Gallet arms were recorded in Abbeville, c. 1634.
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 XIII of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIII of France
1617–1643
Reigning in France when the Gallet 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 Gallet Family in France
The surname Gallet has deep roots in northern France, particularly within the historic town of Abbeville. By the year 1634, members of the family were already established residents in this region, which was a significant center for trade and cloth production at the time. The name itself is thought to have originated as a nickname derived from the Old French word "gal," meaning lively or joyful, suggesting that early ancestors may have been known for their cheerful personalities. As the family grew, they integrated into the local community, likely participating in the vibrant social and economic life of the Somme valley. Over the following centuries, the name persisted in the area, reflecting the quiet endurance of families who helped shape the local culture of Picardy through their daily work and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gale
Old French term for a cheerful or lively person.
This name
GalletA diminutive form referring to a jovial or merry individual.
also spelled
Galle
Galay
Gallett
Related arms
Crenezeysimilar arms
Fijan de Grandmaisonsimilar arms
Filsjeansimilar arms
Gallevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales de la Somme, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil d'Abbeville, 1634
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
