A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Harlin family of France.
Reg. 0013 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à deux fasces de sa., acc. de trois cors-de-chasse du même, liés de gu., 2 en chef et 1 en p. C.: un buste de femme, hab. d'or à deux fasces de sa., les bras remplacés par deux prob. d'or ch. chacune de deux fasces de sa.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Harlin Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Harlin arms are recorded
The Harlin arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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 Harlin 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 Harlin Family in France
The Harlin family name has deep roots tied to the historic city of Strasbourg, where records confirm their presence as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, Strasbourg served as a vital cultural and commercial crossroads between French and German territories. Families living in this region often navigated a complex environment shaped by the aftermath of the Thirty Years' War and the shifting political borders of the Alsace region. The name likely evolved from local linguistic traditions, reflecting the trade or geographic origins of those who first carried it. By establishing themselves in a major urban center like Strasbourg, early members of the Harlin family were likely integrated into the city’s guild systems or merchant classes, which allowed them to contribute to the local economy and social life during a period of significant regional growth.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hard
A Germanic element meaning brave, hardy, or strong.
This name
HarlinDerived from a diminutive form of names like Hardwin, signifying a brave or courageous friend.
also spelled
Harlyn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de la Ville et de l'Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Registres paroissiaux de Strasbourg
Livet, Georges, L'intendance d'Alsace sous Louis XIV, 1648-1715, 1956
Rapp, Francis, Histoire de Strasbourg des origines à nos jours, 1987
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
