A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Argüelles family of Spain.
Reg. 5799 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à cinq fleurs-de-lis d'or, 2, 1 et 2; à la bord. d'azur, ch. de sept tours d'or, 3 à chaque flanc et 1 en p.”
SpainAsturies, c. 1722
Where the Argüelles Arms Were Recorded
Asturies
Map of Spain showing where the Argüelles arms are recorded
The Argüelles 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 Argüelles 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 Argüelles Family in Spain
The surname Argüelles originates from the rugged and mountainous region of Asturias in northern Spain. It is a topographic name, meaning it was originally given to families who lived near or owned a specific place called Argüelles. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in this area, with records confirming their presence in the region by 1722. During this period, the family was deeply connected to the local landscape and the social structures of Asturian society. Many members of the family were involved in the administration of land and local governance, which helped them maintain their status within the community. Over time, the name spread from these mountain valleys to other parts of Spain and eventually across the world, but its roots remain firmly planted in the unique history and geography of the Asturian countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Argüello
Derived from the Latin word argilla meaning white clay or potter's earth.
This name
ArgüellesA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a place with clay soil.
also spelled
Arguelless
Arguell
Argyeles
Arguayles
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Canseco, Vicente, Diccionario genealógico de apellidos españoles, 1996
Madoz, Pascual, Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar, 1845
Archivo Histórico de Asturias, Protocolos Notariales de Asturias
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
