A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guertin family of France.
Reg. 2243 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
branchPeace, and new growth
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'arg. et en p. d'un croiss. du même; à un rameau d'olivier d'or, mouv. du croiss.”
Ile-de-FranceIle-de-France, c. 1663
Where the Guertin Arms Were Recorded
Ile-de-France
Map of France showing where the Guertin arms are recorded
The Guertin 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 Guertin 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 Guertin Family in France
The Guertin family name finds its roots in the historical province of Ile-de-France, a region surrounding Paris that served as the heart of the French kingdom. The name is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Gauthier, which suggests that the family’s ancestors likely held a status of importance or leadership in their local communities centuries ago. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was well-established in this region, leading to the migration of Louis Guertin to New France in 1663. As a pioneer who settled in the Saint Lawrence River valley, Louis helped establish the family line in North America. The transition from the rural landscapes of Ile-de-France to the challenging frontier of the New World marked a significant turning point for the family, as they adapted to a new environment while maintaining their cultural heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gerhard
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning spear and hardy or brave.
This name
GuertinA diminutive form of the name Giraud, signifying a brave or strong spearman.
also spelled
Gurtin
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Tanguay, Cyprien, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles canadiennes depuis la fondation de la colonie jusqu'à nos jours, 1871
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Fonds Cour supérieure. District judiciaire de Montréal. État civil, 1642–1899
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
branchPeace, and new growth
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
branchPeace, and new growth
