A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barrientos family of Spain.
Reg. 5552 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 au chef d'azur; à la bord. d'arg., ch. de trois croix florencées de sin., 2 dans les cantons du chef et 1 en p., alternant avec huit flanquis de gu., 2 en chef entre les deux croix, et 3 à chaque flanc, l'un sur l'autre.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Barrientos Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Barrientos arms are recorded
The Barrientos arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
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 Barrientos 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 Barrientos Family in Spain
The surname Barrientos originates from the historical region of Castile in Spain. It is a topographic name, which means it was originally used to identify people who lived near a specific landmark or geographic feature. The name is derived from the Spanish word "barranco," which refers to a ravine, a gorge, or a steep-sided valley. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established within the Castilian landscape. These early ancestors were likely farmers or landowners whose identity became linked to the rugged terrain of their home. As the family grew and moved throughout the region, the name remained a testament to their deep roots in the Spanish countryside. By 1722, the Barrientos family was already a recognized part of the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of the Castilian provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Barrio
A district, neighborhood, or an outlying settlement.
This name
BarrientosRefers to someone who lived in or originated from a specific district or neighborhood.
also spelled
Barriento
Barrientas
Baryentos
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 Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, 1722
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
