A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Almiron family of Spain.
Reg. 4932 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
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)
“D'azur à treize étoiles d'or, 3, 3,”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Almiron Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Almiron arms are recorded
The Almiron 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 Almiron 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 Almiron Family in Spain
The surname Almiron is deeply rooted in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, with significant records placing the family in the region of Castile by the early 18th century. Etymologists often link the name to the Arabic term al-mirah, which historically referred to a storehouse or a place where provisions were kept. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry the name may have been administrators, merchants, or landowners who managed grain supplies or trade goods in medieval Spain. By 1722, the family was well-established within the social fabric of Castile, a central region that served as the heart of the Spanish kingdom. During this era, families like the Almiron clan often played vital roles in local governance and agricultural development, helping to shape the rural landscape of the Spanish interior. As the family grew, they became part of the migration patterns that eventually spread the name across different provinces and, later, to the Americas.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Al-miran
Derived from the Arabic title meaning the commander or the prince.
This name
AlmironA topographic or occupational surname referring to someone who served under or acted as a commander.
also spelled
Almironn
Almironh
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, La población de Castilla en el siglo XVIII, 1964
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
