A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Havert family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3608 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 gu. à la croix gringolée d'arg. C.: une tête et col de lévrier de gu., cour. d'or.”
FranceLimb, c. 1725
Where the Havert Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Havert arms are recorded
The Havert arms were recorded in Limb, 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 Havert 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 Havert Family in France
The Havert family name traces its roots to the rugged landscapes of Bretagne, where records confirm the presence of family members by the year 1725. During this period, the name was likely tied to the distinct regional identity of northwestern France, a territory known for its strong maritime culture and unique linguistic traditions. Families in this area often lived in close-knit rural communities where surnames were shaped by local geography, trade, or specific family characteristics. As the eighteenth century progressed, the Havert name became part of the social fabric of the Breton countryside, reflecting the lives of people who navigated the transition between traditional agrarian life and the shifting political landscape of pre-revolutionary France. By settling in this region, the early members of the family helped establish a lineage that remained connected to the distinct cultural heritage of the Breton people for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a bull's head cabossed betw. three mullets gu”
Walesc. 1647
Where the Havert Arms Were Recorded
Denbigh
Map of Wales showing where the Havert arms are recorded
The Havert arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to a coat of arms.
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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in France when the Havert arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Wales.
Origin & History of the Havert Family in Wales
The history of the Havert family in Wales is rooted in the rugged landscape of Denbighshire, where members of the family were firmly established by the mid-seventeenth century. Historical records confirm their presence in the town of Denbigh as early as 1647, a period defined by the aftermath of the English Civil War and significant social upheaval across the region. During this era, families in North Wales often lived in close-knit communities centered around local parish churches and market towns. The name likely evolved as a way to identify individuals based on their specific trade or their connection to the local geography of the Vale of Clwyd. As the family settled into life in Denbigh, they became part of the local administrative and social fabric, navigating the transition from traditional Welsh customs to the changing political landscape of the seventeenth century. Their early presence in such a historic town suggests they were active participants in the local economy and community life during a time of great national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haver
Old French term for oats or a merchant of oats.
This name
HavertAn occupational surname for a person who grew, traded, or transported oats.
also spelled
Havart
Havarte
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Morbihan, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Archives départementales du Finistère, Fonds de l'intendance de Bretagne
Galliou, Patrick, Histoire de la Bretagne, 2005
Le Page, Dominique, Pour en finir avec le Moyen Âge: La Bretagne au XVIe siècle, 2011
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
