A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Asper family of Spain.
Reg. 2028 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un arbre senestré d'un cep de vigne accolant la seule branche de l'arbre. le cep fruité de plusieurs grappes, le tout de sin., soutenu d'une terrasse du même.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Asper arms are recorded
The Asper arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Asper 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Asper Family in Spain
The name Asper has deep roots in the rugged landscape of Catalonia, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1722. The name is believed to be topographic in origin, likely derived from the Latin word asper, which means rough, uneven, or harsh. This suggests that the earliest members of the family may have lived near difficult terrain, such as a rocky hillside or a steep mountain path. During the early eighteenth century, life in Catalonia was defined by a transition toward agricultural stability following the War of the Spanish Succession. Families like the Aspers were often tied to the land, working as farmers or tradespeople who helped rebuild local communities. Over time, the name became a permanent marker of their presence in the region, reflecting both the challenging environment of their home and their resilience in establishing a lasting legacy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Asper
Latin term meaning rough, harsh, or uneven.
This name
AsperA topographic surname for someone who lived on rough or rugged terrain.
also spelled
Asprere
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Cadastre de Catalunya, 1722
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Alcover, Antoni M., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1930
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
