A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haut family of France.
Reg. 4222 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un fer-de-moulin d'arg., accosté de deux épis feuillés et tigés du même, se croisant à la pointe de l'écu. D.: TANTUM PRODEST QUANTUM PROSUNT.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Haut Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Haut arms are recorded
The Haut arms were recorded in Paris, 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 Haut 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 Haut Family in France
The surname Haut carries a rich history that likely stems from the descriptive language of medieval France. In the French language, the word "haut" translates to "high" or "tall," suggesting that the name was originally a nickname given to someone of significant stature or perhaps someone who lived on elevated ground. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Haut family were well-established residents of Paris. During this period, Paris was a bustling center of trade and culture, and families like the Hauts were often integrated into the city’s growing professional and artisan classes. As the family navigated life in the capital, they contributed to the social fabric of a city undergoing rapid expansion under the reign of King Louis XIV. Their presence in the city archives during the seventeenth century highlights their role as part of the urban population that helped shape the identity of early modern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Altus
Latin term meaning high, tall, or deep.
This name
HautRefers to someone who lived on high ground or a hilltop.
also spelled
Haut
Sigy
Haut-Sigy
De Ho de Seejee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives Nationales, Minutier central des notaires de Paris
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
