A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barrios family of Spain.
Reg. 4819 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à deux lévriers courants au nat., l'un sur l'autre; au 2 de sin. à un guerrier arm. d'une lance au nat., posé entre deux tours sommées chacune d'une tourelle d'or, ch. tourelle couverte d'un toit pointu du même, et un autre guerrier se montrant à la fenêtre de la tour senestre.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
Where the Barrios Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Barrios arms are recorded
The Barrios 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 Barrios 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 Barrios Family in Spain
The surname Barrios is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the historic region of Castile. It is derived from the Spanish word "barrio," which refers to a neighborhood or a district within a town. During the medieval period, the name was likely used to identify individuals who lived in a specific quarter or on the outskirts of a settlement. By the early 18th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established members of the Castilian population. These early ancestors were often landowners or laborers who played a vital role in the agricultural and social development of their local communities. As the family grew, they moved across different provinces, carrying their name and local identity into new regions of Spain and eventually across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
barro
A Spanish term referring to clay, mud, or loamy soil.
This name
BarriosA topographic surname for someone who lived near a muddy area or worked with clay.
also spelled
Barrio
Baryos
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos Suprimidos
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greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
