A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Armengol family of Spain.
Reg. 7477 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
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. au griffon d'or.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Armengol Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Armengol arms are recorded
The Armengol 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 Armengol 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 Armengol Family in Spain
The name Armengol has deep roots in the northeastern regions of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly within the historical Kingdom of Aragon. The name itself is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "ermen," meaning universal or whole, and "gaud," meaning spear or lance. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established in Aragonese society, where they often participated in the local agricultural and administrative life of the region. During this period, the family was part of a social structure defined by land ownership and local governance, which allowed them to maintain a consistent presence in official records. As the family grew, they became integrated into the fabric of Aragon, contributing to the distinct cultural and linguistic identity of the area during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hermanigild
Derived from Germanic elements meaning entire or whole and tribute or sacrifice.
This name
ArmengolA patronymic surname originating from the Germanic personal name meaning universal tribute.
also spelled
Armengoll
Armengole
Armingol
Armengold
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1968
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registros de la Cancillería Real
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griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
