A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Berenguer family of Spain.
Reg. 2324 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une fleur-de-lis d'or, iss. d'une mer d'arg., agitée de sa., et surm. de trois étoiles (5) d'arg., rangées en fasce.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Berenguer Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Berenguer arms are recorded
The Berenguer 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 Berenguer 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 Berenguer Family in Spain
The name Berenguer originates from the ancient Germanic personal name Berengar, which combines the elements for bear and spear. Over many centuries, this name evolved into a common surname across the Iberian Peninsula as it was passed down through generations. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Castile. During this era, families often moved across Spanish territories to seek new opportunities in agriculture or local administration. The Berenguer name became deeply rooted in the social fabric of Castile by 1722, reflecting a long history of integration within the local communities of central Spain. As the family grew, they contributed to the regional development of the area through their work and daily life in these historic provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berengar
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bear and spear.
This name
BerenguerA patronymic surname signifying son of the bear-spear warrior.
also spelled
Berenguerh
Berenguere
Berenger
Berengay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen. Apellidos en España. 1996
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
