A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Belmonte family of Spain.
Reg. 9920 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 deux collines accostées d'arg., isolées dans l'écu, celle à dextre plus basse que celle à sen., lesdites collines s'entretouchant; le tout acc. de trois étoiles (8) d'or, rangées en chef.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
Where the Belmonte Arms Were Recorded
Catalonia
Map of Spain showing where the Belmonte arms are recorded
The Belmonte arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Belmonte 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Belmonte Family in Spain
The surname Belmonte originates from the Spanish and Italian languages, literally translating to "beautiful mountain." This topographic name was historically given to families who lived near a prominent hill or a scenic highland area. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the Catalonia region of Spain. During this period, the Belmonte name was associated with families who often worked in agriculture or trade within the Mediterranean landscape. As the family grew, they integrated into the local social structures of the time, contributing to the development of the rural communities that defined the Catalan countryside in 1722. Their history reflects the broader movement of families across the Iberian Peninsula who sought to establish roots in areas defined by their distinct geography and local traditions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bellus Mons
Latin for beautiful mountain.
This name
BelmonteRefers to a person who lived near or originated from a beautiful mountain.
also spelled
Bellmonte
Belmontay
Belmont
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni Maria and Moll, Francesc de Borja. Diccionari català-valencià-balear. 1962
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó. Registres de la Reial Audiència. 1722
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
