A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Andia family of Spain.
Reg. 8100 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à la tour sommée d'une tourelle d'or; au 2 d'arg. au lion d'or, cour. du même.”
SpainGuipuzcoa, c. 1722
Where the Andia Arms Were Recorded
Guipuzcoa
Map of Spain showing where the Andia arms are recorded
The Andia 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 Andia 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 Andia Family in Spain
The surname Andia originates from the Basque Country in northern Spain, a region known for its deep linguistic and cultural roots. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the Andia family were established in the province of Guipuzcoa. The name itself is likely derived from the Basque language, where the word "andi" means big or great, suggesting that the name may have originally described a person of significant stature or importance within their community. Families in this mountainous region often took their names from the specific farmsteads or homesteads they occupied, which served as the center of their social and economic lives. During the 1700s, these families were typically involved in local agriculture, maritime trade, or iron production, which were the primary industries of the Basque provinces at the time. By maintaining strong ties to their ancestral lands, the Andia family helped preserve the unique traditions and language that define the history of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Antia
Derived from the Latin name Antonius meaning priceless or highly praiseworthy.
This name
AndiaA Basque toponymic surname referring to a place of high ground or mountain.
also spelled
Andiae
Andiah
Andya
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gorosabel, Pablo. Diccionario histórico-geográfico-descriptivo de los pueblos, valles, partidos, alcaldías y uniones de Guipúzcoa. 1862
Archivo General de Guipúzcoa. Sección de Protocolos. 1722
Michelena, Luis. Apellidos vascos. 1953
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
