A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Géry family of France.
Reg. 7205 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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. à la fasce de sa., acc. de trois aigles du même.”
ArtoisArtois, c. 1663
Where the Géry Arms Were Recorded
Artois
Map of France showing where the Géry arms are recorded
The Géry arms were recorded in Artois, c. 1663.
Artois lay on the disputed ground between France and the Low Countries and was fought over for centuries. Families there held their land under arms, and a shield was how a fighting household was known.
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 Géry 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 Artois.
Origin & History of the Géry Family in France
The family name Géry traces its roots back to the northern region of France known as Artois. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of this family were well-established residents in this area. The name itself is derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Gaugericus, which eventually evolved into Saint Géry. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families to adopt the names of local saints or religious figures to show their devotion or to distinguish themselves in their community. Living in Artois, a region frequently caught between the interests of France and the Spanish Netherlands, the early Géry family likely experienced a life defined by the agricultural traditions and the shifting political borders of the seventeenth century. Their presence in the historical archives of this time suggests they were part of the local social fabric that helped shape the identity of the Artois province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gerardus
Derived from Germanic elements meaning spear and brave or hardy.
This name
GéryA French habitational or baptismal name originating from the saintly name Gaugericus.
also spelled
Gerye
Geryi
Jery
Related arms
Gearyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Pas-de-Calais, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Brachet, Auguste, Dictionnaire étymologique de la langue française, 1868
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
