A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Andres family of Spain.
Reg. 7844 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un coffret d'arg., posé sur deux bâtons du même, posés en fasces.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Andres Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Andres arms are recorded
The Andres 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 Andres 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 Andres Family in Spain
The surname Andres is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Andrew. In the Spanish language, this name evolved from the Greek word Andreas, which translates to manly or brave. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain. During this period, the people of Aragon lived in a society deeply influenced by local traditions and agricultural life. Families with this name were often recorded in parish registers as they participated in community events like baptisms and marriages. Because the name was tied to a common personal name, it spread naturally across different social classes throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The presence of the Andres family in Aragon by 1722 suggests they were part of the long-standing demographic history of the region, living through the transition of the Spanish throne and the shifting political landscape of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andreas
Ancient Greek word meaning manly, masculine, or brave.
This name
AndresA Spanish patronymic surname derived from the Greek name meaning man or warrior.
also spelled
Andress
Andrez
Andresen
Andrews
Related arms
Andersvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigés, Josep M., Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registros de la Real Cancillería
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