A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gallien family of France.
Reg. 5352 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une gerbe d'or, sommée d'un coq couché d'arg.”
FranceToulouse, c. 1663
Where the Gallien Arms Were Recorded
Toulouse
Map of France showing where the Gallien arms are recorded
The Gallien 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 Gallien 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 Gallien Family in France
The family name Gallien traces its linguistic roots to the Latin name Gallianus, which was derived from the term Gallus, meaning a person from Gaul. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Gallien family were established in the historic city of Toulouse. During this period, Toulouse was a major center of commerce and legal activity in southern France. Families living in the region often participated in the local trade guilds or served in the administrative offices that supported the city’s growth. As the Gallien name spread through the Languedoc region, it became associated with the local culture and the distinct traditions of the French south. Over time, the family integrated into the social fabric of the city, contributing to the local community through their work and daily lives.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gallus
Latin term referring to a person from Gaul or a rooster.
This name
GallienDerived from a personal name indicating ancestral origins from the Gaulish region.
also spelled
Gallian
Gallyen
Galyen
Related arms
Gallianvariant 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
Archives départementales de la Haute-Garonne, Registres paroissiaux et état civil de Toulouse, 1663
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wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
