A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Camargo family of Spain.
hedgehogA provident providerJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De sa. à trois porcs-épics”
The Camargo 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.
Reigning in Spain when the Camargo arms are first recorded.
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.
The name Camargo originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically the province of Cantabria, where it began as a topographic surname. It was used to identify families who lived near or originated from the valley of Camargo, a place name derived from ancient linguistic roots meaning a rocky or stony field. By the early 18th century, members of the Camargo family had established a notable presence in the central region of Castile. During this period, the family was deeply integrated into the social and administrative structures of the Spanish heartland. As the family grew, many members moved into roles within the local government and the church, helping to solidify the name as a recognized lineage in the historical records of the region.
Derived from the Latin word camarus meaning a vaulted chamber or arch.
