A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bataller family of Spain.
Reg. 8213 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 lance d'or, en pal, arm. d'un fer de flèche, la pointe en bas, orné en haut de rubans d'or; à un écusson ovale d'arg., br. sur la lance, ch. d'une rose de gu., tigée et feuillée du même.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Bataller Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Bataller arms are recorded
The Bataller 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 Bataller 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 Bataller Family in Spain
The surname Bataller has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, with historical evidence placing members of the family in the region of Castile by the early 18th century. The name is linguistically linked to the Catalan and Occitan word "batallador," which translates to a fighter or a warrior. This suggests that the family name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for an individual known for their prowess in battle or their assertive nature in local disputes. As the family established itself in Castile during the 1700s, they became part of the broader social fabric of the Spanish interior. Over time, the name spread through various provinces, reflecting the migration patterns of families seeking new opportunities in agriculture and local administration. By the 1722 records, the family was already well-integrated into the regional community, marking a point in time where their presence was officially documented in church and municipal registers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Batall
Derived from the Old Occitan word for battle or combat.
This name
BatallerRefers to a warrior, a soldier, or someone who participated in battles.
also spelled
Batayler
Batallier
Bataler
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
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
Alcover, Antoni Maria, Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1930
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lanceKnightly service and the tilt
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