A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haren family of France.
Reg. 6311 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 deux huchets adossés d'azur, eng. et vir. d'or, pavillonnés de gu., les embouchures en haut. Cq. cour. C.: les huchets. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Haren Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Haren arms are recorded
The Haren arms were recorded in France, 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 Haren 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 Haren Family in France
The family name Haren carries a rich history that is deeply rooted in the coastal regions of western France. By the year 1725, records confirm that family members were well established in the province of Bretagne. During this era, life in Bretagne was defined by a strong connection to the Atlantic Ocean and the unique cultural traditions of the Breton people. Families with this name likely worked in trades related to maritime commerce, agriculture, or local administration within their parishes. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local economy and community life. Their presence in 18th-century Bretagne suggests a long-standing connection to the land and a history shaped by the distinct historical events that defined this rugged and independent part of France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Harenc
Old Germanic term referring to a herring or a fish.
This name
HarenA topographic name for someone living near a stream or a nickname for a fisherman.
also spelled
Haren
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Finistère, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1725
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B: Cours et juridictions, 1725
Gallouedec, Louis, La Bretagne, 1917
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
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hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
