A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blanes family of Spain.
Reg. 2449 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la croix d'arg.”
Spainc. 1719
Where the Blanes Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Blanes arms are recorded
The Blanes arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1719.
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 Blanes 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 Blanes Family in Spain
The surname Blanes is deeply rooted in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, with its origins tied to the geographical landscape of the region. While the name is famously associated with the coastal town of Blanes in Catalonia, branches of the family established themselves in the central highlands of Castile by the early eighteenth century. By 1719, records indicate that members of the Blanes family were active participants in the social and administrative life of the Castilian heartland. During this era, families often migrated from the Mediterranean coast toward the interior to take advantage of new opportunities in agriculture and local government. As these individuals settled in Castile, they helped weave the name into the local history of the region, transitioning from their maritime roots to become part of the enduring fabric of Spanish inland society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blandus
Latin term meaning smooth, gentle, or flattering.
This name
BlanesA habitational name derived from the town of Blanes in Catalonia, Spain.
also spelled
Blaness
Blane
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1719
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, La población de Castilla en el siglo XVIII, 1976
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