A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boil family of Spain.
Reg. 8700 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à la tour d'arg., ouv. et aj. du champ; aux 2 et 3 d'or au boeuf arrêté d'azur.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Boil Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Boil arms are recorded
The Boil arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Boil 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Boil Family in Spain
The family name Boil has deep roots in the historical region of Aragon, where members of the lineage were documented as early as 1722. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and administrative structures of the Spanish Crown. Families like the Boil often held positions of local influence, managing agricultural lands or serving in regional governance roles that were essential to the stability of the Aragonese countryside. As the name spread through the Iberian Peninsula, it became associated with the distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of the region. By maintaining records in local parish registers and municipal archives, these early ancestors helped preserve the identity of the family for future generations. Their presence in Aragon reflects a long history of community involvement and regional loyalty that defined the lives of many families during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bovile
Derived from the Latin word for a place where oxen are kept.
This name
BoilA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near or managed an ox pen.
also spelled
Boile
Boill
Boille
Boyl
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registro General del Sello
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Zaragoza, Protocolos Notariales
López de Haro, Alonso, Nobiliario Genealógico de los Reyes y Títulos de España, 1622
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bullValour and generosity
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bullValour and generosity
