A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Andrada family of Spain.
Reg. 1296 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 sin. à la bande d'or, engoulée de deux têtes de dragon du même (Quelquefois ces armes sont augmentées d'une bord. d'arg., ch. des mots: AVE MARIA, GRATIA PLENA, en lettres de sa.)”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Andrada Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Andrada arms are recorded
The Andrada 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 Andrada 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 Andrada Family in Spain
The family name Andrada has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly within the historic region of Castile. During the early eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in this area, which served as a central hub for Spanish culture and administration. The name itself is often linked to the geography of the land, as it likely originated as a topographic surname for people who lived near a specific location or landmark known as Andrada. By 1722, members of the family were integrated into the local social fabric of Castile, participating in the daily life and economic activities of the region. As the family grew, they contributed to the development of their communities through their work in agriculture, trade, and local governance. This period marked a time of stability for the name, allowing it to become firmly embedded in the regional history of central Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andrada
Derived from the Latin word andratus meaning man or manly.
This name
AndradaA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a place characterized by manliness or strength.
also spelled
Andradae
Andradah
Related arms
Mugicasimilar arms
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 i les Illes, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Fondo de la Casa de Andrada
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
