A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Warry family of France.
Reg. 2553 · French, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à deux demi-vols cont. d'arg., l'un sur l'autre; à la bande d'azur, br. sur le tout et ch. en haut d'un croiss. d'arg., les cornes dirigées vers le canton dextre du chef. C.:”
SomersetshireSomersetshire, c. 1673
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Map of France showing where the Warry arms are recorded
The Warry arms were recorded in Somersetshire, c. 1673.
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 Warry 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 Somersetshire.
Origin & History of the Warry Family in France
The surname Warry is deeply rooted in the history of the West Country of England, with significant evidence of the family residing in Somersetshire as early as the seventeenth century. Etymologists often link the name to the Old French term "warie," which was a variation of the word for a guardian or a protector. During the medieval period, surnames frequently evolved from nicknames or occupational titles, suggesting that the earliest ancestors to bear the name may have been recognized for their vigilant nature or their role in local community security. By the time the family appeared in Somerset records in 1673, they were likely established members of the local agrarian or tradesman class. These early generations lived through a time of great social change in England, and their presence in the county archives reflects a long-standing connection to the landscape and the regional development of the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Warin
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for guard or protection.
This name
WarryA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor who bore the name Warin.
also spelled
Warre
Warr
Warry
War
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Somerset Archives, Quarter Sessions Records, 1673
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
