A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haccart family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1947 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
axeThe execution of military duty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
What the shield shows
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une hache d'arg., emm. d'or.”
FranceCambr, c. 1663
Where the Haccart Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Haccart arms are recorded
The Haccart arms were recorded in Cambr, c. 1663.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 Haccart 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 France.
Origin & History of the Haccart Family in France
The Haccart family name traces its roots to the rugged landscapes of northwestern France. Historical records confirm that members of this lineage were established in the province of Bretagne by 1663. During this era, the region was a center for maritime trade and traditional agriculture. Families like the Haccarts often lived in small rural parishes where they contributed to the local economy through farming or craftsmanship. Life in seventeenth-century Bretagne was defined by strong community ties and a deep connection to the land.
As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of their local villages. They navigated the challenges of the period, including shifting political loyalties and changing agricultural practices. Their presence in official documents from the mid-seventeenth century highlights their integration into the provincial life of France. By maintaining their household and trade, the Haccarts helped shape the history of their home region. Their story reflects the resilience of families who built lasting legacies across generations in the French countryside.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
What the shield shows
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la croix ancrée d'arg., cant. de quatre coquilles d'or. C.: un vol d'arg.”
BelgiumTournai, c. 1589
Where the Haccart Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Haccart arms are recorded
The Haccart arms were recorded in Tournai, c. 1589.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Philip II of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip II of Spain
1556–1598
Reigning in France when the Haccart arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Haccart Family in Belgium
The Haccart family name first appears in historical records within the Duchy of Brabant during the late sixteenth century. By 1589, members of this lineage were established in the region, which was then a center of political and religious upheaval. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or a localized occupational identifier common to the Low Countries. As the family settled into the local social structure, they integrated into the vibrant urban life of Brabant. This period of history was defined by significant migration and economic shifts, yet the Haccarts maintained a consistent presence in the area, contributing to the local community through trade and civic participation for many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hagard
Derived from the Germanic word for hedge or enclosure.
This name
HaccartRefers to a person who lived near a hedge or an enclosed field.
also spelled
Hacart
Related arms
Halleysimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1663
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axeThe execution of military duty
axeThe execution of military duty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
