A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alcazar family of Spain.
Reg. 2187 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
Colours
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)
“De gu. à une tour d'or, accostée de deux clés d'arg., posées en pals, les pannetons en haut et à dextre.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
Where the Alcazar Arms Were Recorded
Murcie
Map of Spain showing where the Alcazar arms are recorded
The Alcazar arms were recorded in Murcie, 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 Alcazar 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 Alcazar Family in Spain
The surname Alcazar originates from the Arabic word al-qasr, which translates to the fortress or the palace. During the centuries of Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula, this term was used to identify grand defensive structures or royal residences. Families who took this name often lived near these prominent landmarks or served as caretakers for the estates. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Murcia. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the Alcazar family were active participants in the social and administrative life of this city. Their residence in Murcia suggests that they were well-integrated into the local community during a period of significant agricultural and urban growth in southeastern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
al-qasr
Arabic term referring to a fortified palace or castle.
This name
AlcazarA topographic surname for someone who lived near or worked at a castle.
also spelled
Alcassar
Alcazare
Alcazarh
Alkazar
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo, Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana, 1920
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
