A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arrona family of Spain.
Reg. 1919 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à deux griffons d'or, l'un sur l'autre; au 2 d'arg. à deux arbres de sin., l'un sur l'autre, chaque arbre soutenu d'une terrasse isolée de sin., et chacun acc. d'un sanglier de sa., br. sur le pied du fût.”
SpainGuipuzcoa, c. 1722
Where the Arrona Arms Were Recorded
Guipuzcoa
Map of Spain showing where the Arrona arms are recorded
The Arrona arms were recorded in Guipuzcoa, 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 Arrona 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 Arrona Family in Spain
The family name Arrona originates from the Basque Country in northern Spain, specifically within the province of Gipuzkoa. The name is locative, meaning it was likely adopted by individuals who lived in or near the town of Arrona, which is situated in the valley of the Urola River. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in this region, as evidenced by parish records documenting their presence in 1722. During this period, families in Gipuzkoa were deeply connected to the land and often identified themselves by the specific farmsteads or villages they inhabited. The name reflects the linguistic roots of the Basque language, which has been spoken in this mountainous area for thousands of years. As the family grew, members spread from their ancestral valley to other parts of the region, carrying the name forward as a link to their historical home in the Basque highlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Arro
Basque term referring to a valley or a ravine.
This name
ArronaDerived from Basque toponyms, it signifies a place located near a valley or gorge.
also spelled
Arron
Arona
Arronah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gorosabel, Pablo. Diccionario histórico-geográfico-descriptivo de los pueblos, valles, partidos, alcaldías y uniones de Guipúzcoa. 1862
Archivo Histórico Diocesano de San Sebastián. Libros Sacramentales de la Parroquia de Santa María de Arrona. 1722
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
