A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gogue family of France.
Reg. 1217 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un cygne d'arg.; au chef de gu., ch. de trois croix d'or.”
ChampagneChampagne, c. 1663
Where the Gogue Arms Were Recorded
Champagne
Map of France showing where the Gogue arms are recorded
The Gogue arms were recorded in Champagne, c. 1663.
Champagne made its money at its great trade fairs, where merchants from across Europe met. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region carries a lot of names.
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 Gogue 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 Champagne.
Origin & History of the Gogue Family in France
The history of the Gogue family is deeply rooted in the historic Champagne region of France, where records confirm their presence as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, this area was a vital center for agriculture and trade, and families like the Gogues were often tied to the local land and the developing rural economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in northern France during the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. As residents of Champagne, these early family members lived through a time of significant social change, often working as skilled laborers or small landowners who helped shape the local community. Their presence in the parish registers of the time suggests they were well-integrated into the social fabric of their villages, maintaining stable lives while the region navigated the political complexities of the French monarchy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gogue
Derived from the Old French word gogue meaning a joke or fun.
This name
GogueA nickname for a person who was considered a joker or a merry individual.
also spelled
Goug
Gog
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Marne, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1663
Bouchard, Russell, Histoire de la famille Gogue en France, 1994
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
