A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Georgy family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0111 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un arbre de sin., sur un tertre du même. C.: un lion iss. d'or, arm. et lamp. de gu., tenant entre ses pattes un arbre arr. de sin.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Georgy Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Georgy arms are recorded
The Georgy arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Georgy Family in Switzerland
The family name Georgy has deep roots in the cultural landscape of Switzerland, particularly within the historic city of Bâle. By the middle of the eighteenth century, members of the family were already well-established residents of this influential urban center. During this period, Bâle served as a vital crossroads for trade and intellectual exchange in Europe, and families like the Georgys often integrated into the local guild systems and civic life. The name itself is a variation of the Greek name Georgios, which means worker of the earth or farmer, suggesting that the earliest ancestors of the line likely held ties to agricultural labor before migrating into the city. As the family settled in Bâle, they became part of the growing middle class that helped shape the city’s reputation for craftsmanship and commerce. Their presence in the 1745 records highlights a transition from rural origins to the structured environment of a Swiss city, where they contributed to the local economy for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a cross patonce sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Georgy Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Georgy arms are recorded
The Georgy arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Switzerland when the Georgy arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Georgy Family in England
The family name Georgy traces its roots in England to the early seventeenth century, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the historic city of York by 1620. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, attracting families who were often involved in the city’s burgeoning merchant guilds or local craft industries. The name itself is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning farmer or earth-worker, which gained widespread popularity across Europe due to the veneration of Saint George. As the name took hold in Northern England, families carrying the Georgy surname likely integrated into the social fabric of Yorkshire, contributing to the local economy and the evolving community life of the region. By settling in a major urban center like York, these early ancestors positioned themselves within a network of commerce and civic development that defined life in England during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Georgios
Ancient Greek term derived from words meaning earth and worker
This name
GeorgyA variant of George, signifying a person who works the land or a farmer.
also spelled
Georgy
Georger
Georck
George
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister
Frey, Paul, Die Basler Familiennamen, 1952
Suter, Andreas, Der schweizerische Bauernkrieg von 1653: Politische Sozialgeschichte – Sozialgeschichte eines politischen Konflikts, 1997
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
cross symbolChristian faith and service
