A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Batres family of Spain.
Reg. 6202 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
ermineDignity and rank
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec. en saut.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à une chaudière fascée d'or et de gu. de six pièces, la cornière d'or, et trois têtes de serpent de sin. iss. de chaque côté; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à quatre mouch. d'herm. de sa., 1, 2 et 1.”
SpainEstrémadure, c. 1722
Where the Batres Arms Were Recorded
Estrémadure
Map of Spain showing where the Batres arms are recorded
The Batres arms were recorded in Estrémadure, c. 1722.
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 Batres 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 Batres Family in Spain
The surname Batres finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of the Extremadura region in western Spain. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in this area, which served as a vital crossroads for trade and military activity. The name itself is linked to the town of Batres, located south of Madrid, where the family likely originated before members migrated toward the western provinces. During the 1700s, families in Extremadura often held roles in local administration or agriculture, helping to shape the social structure of their rural communities. As they settled into their lives in 1722, these early ancestors were part of a regional culture defined by deep ties to the land and a strong sense of local identity that persisted for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bato
A Latin or Germanic term referring to a lord or leader.
This name
BatresA topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a place of reeds or marshland.
also spelled
Batress
Batrez
Batresz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
ermineDignity and rank
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
ermineDignity and rank
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
