A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ayora family of Spain.
Reg. 8436 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 lion d'or; à la bord. de sa., ch. de huit tours d'arg.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
Where the Ayora Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Ayora arms are recorded
The Ayora arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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 Ayora 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Ayora Family in Spain
The family name Ayora originates from the town of Ayora, located in the province of Valencia, Spain. During the Middle Ages, it was common for individuals to adopt the name of their home village as a way to identify themselves when they moved to new regions. By the early 18th century, members of the family had established a presence in the Castile region, a central area of Spain known for its historical influence and agricultural importance. Records from 1722 confirm that the family was well-integrated into the local society of Castile during this period. As these ancestors settled into their new communities, they contributed to the local economy and social structure of the Spanish interior. The migration of the family from the eastern coast toward the central plains reflects the broader movement of people across the Iberian Peninsula during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aiora
A Basque term referring to a place of pasture or grazing land.
This name
AyoraA habitational surname derived from the town of Ayora in Valencia, Spain.
also spelled
Aiora
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Pascual Madoz, Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar, 1845
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
