A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arguello family of Spain.
Reg. 3473 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 au chène arr. de sin., les racines d'or, englanté du même, accosté de deux chèvres affr. d'arg., ramp. contre le fût.”
SpainEstrémadure, c. 1722
Where the Arguello Arms Were Recorded
Estrémadure
Map of Spain showing where the Arguello arms are recorded
The Arguello arms were recorded in Estrémadure, 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 Arguello 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 Arguello Family in Spain
The surname Arguello originates from the rugged landscapes of northern Spain, specifically within the province of León. The name is topographic in nature, derived from the Spanish word "argüello," which refers to a place characterized by poor soil or a steep, narrow pass. By the early 18th century, members of the family had moved south into the region of Extremadura. In 1722, records confirm that the family was well-established in this area, likely drawn by the opportunities for land management and agricultural development common to that period. As the family grew, they became active participants in the local social and administrative life of their communities. This migration from the northern mountains to the western plains reflects a broader pattern of movement within Spain as families sought to expand their influence and establish new roots in developing provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Arguella
A diminutive form of the Latin word argilla meaning white clay.
This name
ArguelloRefers to a person who lived near a place characterized by white clay or chalky soil.
also spelled
Arguell
Arguellio
Arguaylo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
García Carraffa, Alberto y Arturo, Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana, 1920
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Expedientes de pruebas de nobleza, 1722
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oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
