A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hagerty family of France.
Reg. 9331 · 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 Hagerty Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Hagerty arms are recorded
The Hagerty 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 Hagerty 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 Hagerty Family in France
The family name Hagerty is deeply rooted in the Gaelic tradition, originating from the Irish surname Ó hÉigeartaigh, which translates to a descendant of the protector or the gatherer. While the name is famously associated with the province of Munster in Ireland, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a presence in the region of Bretagne, France, by 1725. During the eighteenth century, many Irish families migrated to France due to political and religious instability at home. These individuals often integrated into French society by serving in the military or engaging in trade, finding a new home in coastal provinces like Bretagne. This migration pattern reflects a broader movement of the Irish diaspora, where families preserved their distinct heritage while adapting to the customs and language of their new surroundings in continental Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
O hEigceartaigh
Descendant of the one who is unjust or oppressive.
This name
HagertyAn anglicized form of an Irish Gaelic surname denoting a descendant of a person characterized by injustice.
also spelled
Hagerty
Hagarty
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
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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
