A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aguiniga family of Spain.
Reg. 0722 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
wolfReward from long service and hard work
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de sa. à la tour de deux étages d'arg., ouv. et aj. de gu.; au 2 d'or à un arbre de sin., acc. d'un loup pass. de sa., br. sur le pied du fût.”
SpainBiscaye, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Aguiniga arms are recorded
The Aguiniga arms were recorded in Biscaye, c. 1722.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Aguiniga arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Spain.
Origin & History of the Aguiniga Family in Spain
The family name Aguiniga originates from the Basque Country in northern Spain, specifically within the historical territory of Biscay. The name is rooted in the Basque language, where it is often associated with geographical features of the rugged landscape, such as a place covered in hawthorn bushes or a high, rocky area. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the Aguiniga family were well-established in this region. During this period, the family lived within a society deeply connected to the local parish system, where birth, marriage, and death records were meticulously kept by church officials. As the family grew, some members eventually migrated from these mountainous northern provinces to other parts of the Spanish Empire, carrying their ancestral name and regional identity with them to new lands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Agin
Basque word for the yew tree.
This name
AguinigaA locative surname referring to a place abundant with yew trees.
also spelled
Aguinagua
Agwinaga
Aginaga
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gorrotxategi Nieto, Mikel. Nombres de lugar y de persona en el País Vasco. 2012
Archivo Histórico Eclesiástico de Bizkaia. Libros Sacramentales de la Diócesis de Bilbao. 1722
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
wolfReward from long service and hard work
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
wolfReward from long service and hard work
