A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alderete family of Spain.
Reg. 7860 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 la croix florencée d'arg.; à la bord. d'azur, ch. de huit fleurs-de-lis d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Alderete Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Alderete arms are recorded
The Alderete 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 Alderete 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 Alderete Family in Spain
The surname Alderete finds its roots in the historic region of Castile, Spain. The name is believed to be a variation of the word "alder," which refers to a type of tree that typically grows near water. In the early 18th century, families carrying this name were well-established members of the Castilian community. During this era, the family was deeply integrated into the local social and administrative structures of the region. Many individuals with this surname worked as landowners or government officials who helped manage the rural landscapes of central Spain. By 1722, the family had already solidified its presence in the area, contributing to the agricultural and civic life that defined the Castilian heartland for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
alnus
Latin term for the alder tree.
This name
AldereteA topographic name denoting someone who lived near a grove of alder trees.
also spelled
Alderette
Alderet
Aldereteh
Alderetty
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mogrobejo, Endika de. Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones. 1995
Archivo General de Simancas. Registro del Sello de Corte. 1722
Real Academia Española. Diccionario de la lengua castellana. 1726
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
