A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Antich family of Spain.
Reg. 9762 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une tour au nat., aj. de cinq fenêtres de sa., posée sur un port de mer et surm. d'une étoile d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Antich Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Antich arms are recorded
The Antich 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 Antich 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 Antich Family in Spain
The family name Antich traces its roots to the Mediterranean region, where it evolved from ancient linguistic traditions linked to the name Anthony. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the Castile region of Spain. During this period, Castile served as a central hub for trade and administration, suggesting that the family likely held roles in local commerce or agriculture. As the family moved through different provinces, they adapted to the shifting social landscapes of the Spanish interior. Their presence in 1722 highlights a history of migration and settlement that allowed the name to persist across generations within the Iberian Peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Antichus
Derived from the Latinized form of the Greek name Antiokhos.
This name
AntichA Catalan surname originating from the personal name Antich, meaning one who is against or opposed.
also spelled
Antick
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Pascual Madoz, Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar, 1845
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias, 1722
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
