A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alzamora family of Spain.
Reg. 1591 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'arg. au demi-vol abaissé de sa., le dossier à sen.; au 2 d'arg. à l'arbre arr. de sin.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Alzamora Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Alzamora arms are recorded
The Alzamora arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Alzamora 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Alzamora Family in Spain
The family name Alzamora has deep roots in the northeastern region of Spain, particularly within the historic Kingdom of Aragon. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in this area, as evidenced by records confirming their presence there in 1722. The name itself is believed to be of topographic origin, likely derived from the Arabic term "al-zamora," which refers to a specific type of flute or a location associated with such instruments. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been known for their musical talents or lived in a place named for this distinct sound. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric of Aragon, participating in the agricultural and civic life that defined the region during the late colonial period. Over time, members of the family moved across different Spanish territories, carrying their name and heritage into new communities while maintaining the identity formed in their ancestral home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Al-Zamora
Arabic prefix meaning the and a reference to the city Zamora.
This name
AlzamoraA topographic surname denoting someone who originated from the city of Zamora in Spain.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Piferrer, Francisco. Nobiliario de los reinos y señoríos de España. 1857
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón. Censo de población de 1722
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wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
