A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ania family of Spain.
Reg. 8757 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 gu. à un faisceau de trois flèches d'or, liées d'un ruban du même.”
SpainAsturies, c. 1722
Where the Ania Arms Were Recorded
Asturies
Map of Spain showing where the Ania arms are recorded
The Ania arms were recorded in Asturies, 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 Ania 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 Ania Family in Spain
The family name Ania is deeply rooted in the rugged landscape of Asturias, a region in northern Spain known for its mountainous terrain and long history of independent communities. Historical records confirm that members of the Ania family were well-established in this area by 1722, living within a society that relied heavily on agriculture and livestock. The name itself is likely topographic, meaning it was used to identify people who lived near a specific local landmark or a place known as Ania. During the early 18th century, families in this part of Spain often lived in small, tight-knit rural parishes where life revolved around the local church and communal land. As these early ancestors navigated the challenges of life in the Cantabrian Mountains, they helped shape the cultural identity of the region through their labor and their deep connection to the Asturian soil.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Anna
Derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning grace or favor.
This name
AniaA Spanish diminutive form signifying grace, mercy, or favor.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo Histórico Diocesano de Oviedo, Libros de Bautismos y Matrimonios de la Parroquia de San Juan de Ania
Canella y Secades, Fermín, El libro de Asturias, 1894
Fernández Conde, Francisco Javier, La Iglesia en Asturias durante la Edad Moderna, 1990
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