A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gargis family of France.
Reg. 5150 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
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'or au lion de gu. - Ou : D'azur au lion d'or.”
Ile-de-FranceIle-de-France, c. 1663
Where the Gargis Arms Were Recorded
Ile-de-France
Map of France showing where the Gargis arms are recorded
The Gargis 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 Gargis 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 Gargis Family in France
The family name Gargis traces its roots to the historic region of Ile-de-France, where members of the family were documented as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, this area surrounding Paris served as the political and cultural heart of the kingdom. Families living in this region often worked in agriculture or skilled trades, contributing to the vibrant growth of the French countryside during the reign of King Louis XIV. While the exact origins of the name remain a subject of study, its presence in official records from this period suggests that the family was well-established within the local community. Over time, these early settlers helped shape the social fabric of the region, leaving behind a legacy that connects their descendants to the rich history of northern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gargouille
A throat or spout, often associated with water drainage structures.
This name
GargisA topographic name for someone living near a water spout or a gargoyle-adorned structure.
also spelled
Garge
Gargues
Gargis
Garzh
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris
Boudon, Françoise, Système de la ville de Paris, 1977
Foisil, Madeleine, Le Sire de Gouberville : un gentilhomme normand au XVIe siècle, 1981
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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