A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hagarty family of France.
Reg. 5785 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 arr. de sin., fûté de gu.; au chef d'azur, ch. de deux martinets du champ.”
FranceNew-York, c. 1725
Where the Hagarty Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Hagarty arms are recorded
The Hagarty arms were recorded in New-York, c. 1725.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Hagarty 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 Hagarty Family in France
The surname Hagarty is primarily rooted in the Gaelic traditions of Ireland, where it evolved from the name Ó hÉigeartaigh, meaning descendant of the distressed or the aggrieved. While the family is deeply connected to the history of County Cork and the surrounding Munster region, branches of the family migrated across Europe due to shifting political and religious landscapes. By 1725, records confirm that members of the family had established a presence in the region of Bretagne in France. This migration was likely linked to the movement of Irish soldiers and merchants who sought refuge or employment in continental Europe during the eighteenth century. These early settlers in France often integrated into the local society while maintaining their distinct cultural identity, serving as a bridge between their Irish heritage and their new home in the French provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
O hEigceartaigh
Descendant of the one who is unjust or disorderly.
This name
HagartyAn anglicized Irish surname derived from a Gaelic term meaning unjust or rebellious.
also spelled
Hagerty
Hagarty
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
O'Hart, John. Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation. 1892
Archives départementales du Finistère, Série B (Archives civiles)
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série E (Familles et personnes)
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
