A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alarcon family of Spain.
Reg. 7345 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Fascé de sa. et d'arg.; au chef du sec., ch. d'une croix alésée de gu. bordée d'or, anglée de flammes de gu. L'écu entouré d'une bord. comp. d'or et de gu.”
Spainc. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Alarcon arms are recorded
The Alarcon arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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 Alarcon 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 Alarcon Family in Spain
The surname Alarcón is a toponymic name, meaning it was originally derived from a specific geographic location. It traces its roots back to the town of Alarcón in the province of Cuenca, Spain. The name itself is believed to come from the Arabic phrase al-arqon, which refers to a fortress or a high, rocky place. During the Middle Ages, families often adopted the names of the lands they held or the castles they defended. By the time the family was firmly established in the region of Castile in 1722, they were part of a long tradition of families who had moved across the Iberian Peninsula during the centuries of the Reconquista. These early ancestors were likely landowners or local officials who helped manage the rural economy and social structure of the Castilian heartland. Over many generations, the name spread from its mountain origins to become a recognized family identity throughout Spain and eventually the Americas.
Alarcon Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Alarcón
Derived from the Arabic phrase al-arkun meaning the fortress or arch.
This name
AlarconRefers to a person who lived near or originated from a fortified castle or stronghold.
also spelled
Alarcone
Alarkon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
