A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Albizu family of Spain.
Reg. 9466 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'azur à une chaudière de sa., suspendue à une chaîne d'or mouv. du chef, et acc. de chaque côté des lettres su d'or; au 2 de sin. à la bande d'arg., engoulée de deux têtes de dragon d'or et ch. du nom ALBIZU en lettres de sa.; au 3 d'or à un seau d'azur; au 4 de gu. au senestrochère, arm. d'arg., gantelé du même, mouv. du flanc, tenant une hache à deux tranchants du même.”
SpainGuipuzcoa, c. 1722
Where the Albizu Arms Were Recorded
Guipuzcoa
Map of Spain showing where the Albizu arms are recorded
The Albizu arms were recorded in Guipuzcoa, 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 Albizu 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 Albizu Family in Spain
The family name Albizu originates from the Basque Country, specifically rooted in the historical province of Guipuzcoa. The name is derived from the Basque language, combining the words "albi," meaning pasture or field, and "zu," a suffix that denotes abundance or a place characterized by a specific feature. This suggests that the earliest ancestors were likely farmers or landowners who lived near a prominent, lush meadow. By the year 1722, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established within the region, participating in the local social and administrative life of their villages. These early generations were deeply connected to the rugged landscape of northern Spain, where they maintained their heritage through agricultural traditions and local community ties that persisted for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Albi-zu
Derived from the Basque words for white and a suffix indicating abundance.
This name
AlbizuA topographic name referring to a place characterized by an abundance of white soil or stone.
also spelled
Albizou
Alvisu
Albizue
Albisu
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gorrotxategi Nieto, Mikel. Nombres de familia en el País Vasco. 2009
Mendizábal, Luis. Apellidos vascos: origen y significado. 1998
Archivo General de Guipúzcoa. Catastro de Ensenada. 1750
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
