A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Briones family of Spain.
Reg. 0347 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 une panthère naturelle d'or, pass., acc. en chef d'une rose tigée et feuillée d'arg.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Briones Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Briones arms are recorded
The Briones 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 Briones 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 Briones Family in Spain
The surname Briones is a topographic name that originated in the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the province of La Rioja. It is derived from the town of Briones, which sits on a hill overlooking the Ebro River. During the Middle Ages, families often adopted the names of the towns where they lived or held land to distinguish themselves from others. By the early 18th century, members of the Briones family were well-established in the region of Castile. These early ancestors were likely involved in the agricultural and administrative life of the Spanish heartland, as Castile served as the political and cultural center of the kingdom during that era. As the family grew, they moved across the Iberian Peninsula and eventually expanded into the Americas, carrying their regional identity with them through the generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brion
A Celtic term referring to a hill, high place, or bridge.
This name
BrionesA habitational name derived from the town of Briones in La Rioja, Spain.
also spelled
Bree-oh-nes
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià i Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España: sociedad e historia, 1994
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
