A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hangouart family of France.
Reg. 6613 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De sa. à l'aigle d'arg., bq. et m. d'or. S.: deux lions d'or. D.: MON VOL AU CIEL.”
Francec. 1555
Where the Hangouart Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Hangouart arms are recorded
The Hangouart arms were recorded in France, c. 1555.
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.
Henry II of France
Sovereign of the period
Henry II of France
1547–1559
Reigning in France when the Hangouart 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 Hangouart Family in France
The family name Hangouart has deep roots in the historical region of Brittany, France, where members of the family were officially recorded as early as 1555. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and economic life of the Breton countryside, a region known for its distinct language and strong local traditions. Families like the Hangouarts often played essential roles in their local parishes, contributing to the agricultural development and the administrative stability of their communities. As the family grew, they became part of the fabric of Breton society, navigating the complex political changes that defined the sixteenth century. Their presence in the historical records from this era suggests that they were established figures who helped shape the local culture of their home province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hangan
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for hook or crook.
This name
HangouartA patronymic surname referring to the descendant of a person with a hooked nose.
also spelled
Hangouar
Hangowar
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives Départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Poter, Guy, Recherches sur la noblesse et les familles de Bretagne, 1974
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