A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boulos family of Spain.
Reg. 8008 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bowReadiness, and the strength held in reserve
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 six bes. d'or, 2, 2 et 2; au 2 parti: a. d'arg. à une flèche d'azur, en pal; b. d'azur à la bande d'or, acc. de deux étoiles (8) d'arg.; au 3 parti: a. d'arg. à un arc d'azur, posé en pal, la corde à dextre; b. d'azur à la bande d'or, acc. de deux étoiles (8) d'arg.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Boulos arms are recorded
The Boulos 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 Boulos 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 Boulos Family in Spain
The name Boulos is a variant of the Greek name Paulos, which eventually evolved into the Latin name Paulus, meaning small or humble. While the name is widely recognized today in Middle Eastern regions, its presence in Catalonia by 1722 suggests a fascinating history of movement and cultural integration. During the eighteenth century, the Mediterranean served as a busy crossroads for merchants, sailors, and families traveling between the Levant and Southern Europe. Families carrying this name likely settled in the Catalan region due to established maritime trade routes that connected coastal cities to broader international markets. By integrating into local society, these early ancestors adopted the linguistic patterns of the region while maintaining the core identity of their surname. This migration pattern highlights how names often traveled alongside people who were seeking new economic opportunities in the vibrant ports of Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Paulus
Latin term meaning small or humble.
This name
BoulosA Spanish variant of Paul, signifying a person of humble character or stature.
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
Faure, Roberto. Diccionario de apellidos españoles. 2001
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registre de l'Audiència. 1722
Arxiu Històric de Protocols de Barcelona, Lligalls de notaris. 1722
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bowReadiness, and the strength held in reserve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bowReadiness, and the strength held in reserve
