A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boria family of Spain.
Reg. 5843 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
columnFortitude and constancy
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un mont au nat., sommé d'une étoile (8) d'arg. et senestré d'un obélisque de marbre, acc. au canton sen. du chef d'un aquilon, le tout d'arg.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Boria Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Boria arms are recorded
The Boria 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 Boria 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 Boria Family in Spain
The surname Boria has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, with historical records confirming the presence of the family in the region of Castile by the year 1722. The name is often associated with the geographic landscape of the area, as it likely originated as a topographic identifier for people living near specific types of terrain or small settlements. During the eighteenth century, families in Castile were often tied to the land through agriculture or local trade, and the Boria name appears in regional parish registers that tracked births, marriages, and deaths. These documents suggest that the family was part of the established social fabric of rural Castile, where they contributed to the local economy and community life. Over time, the name spread as family members moved across different provinces, carrying their history and traditions into new regions of Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Boria
Derived from the Latin word borra meaning wool or coarse hair.
This name
BoriaA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a wool processing area or a thicket.
also spelled
Borya
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Protocolos Notariales de Castilla
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià i Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, La población de Castilla en el siglo XVIII, 1976
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
columnFortitude and constancy
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
columnFortitude and constancy
