A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baeza family of Spain.
Reg. 9007 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. à une tour sommée de trois tourelles d'arg.; le champ chapé-ployé d'azur, à deux fleurs-de-lis d'or.”
AndalusiaAndalusia, c. 1722
Where the Baeza Arms Were Recorded
Andalusia
Map of Spain showing where the Baeza arms are recorded
The Baeza arms were recorded in Andalusia, c. 1722.
Andalusia was the last part of Spain taken back from the Moors, and the land was shared out among the men who took it. A grant of land came with a grant of arms, so the region produced a great many.
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 Baeza 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 Andalusia.
Origin & History of the Baeza Family in Spain
The surname Baeza originates from the ancient city of the same name located in the province of Jaén within the Andalusia region of Spain. Historically, the name was a locative surname, meaning it was given to individuals who migrated from the city of Baeza to other parts of the country. By the early 18th century, families carrying this name were well-established across Andalusian towns, where they often worked in agriculture or local administration. Because the city of Baeza served as a significant site during the Reconquista, families associated with the name were often deeply integrated into the social and religious life of southern Spain. By 1722, the name was firmly rooted in the regional identity of Andalusia, reflecting centuries of local history and the movement of people across the Iberian Peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beatitia
Latin term derived from beatus meaning blessed or happy.
This name
BaezaA habitational surname originating from the town of Baeza in the province of Jaén.
also spelled
Baezae
Baezza
Baza
Bayza
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro General del Sello
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
