A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Caros family of Spain.
Reg. 6611 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 c.-éc., d'or plein, et d'un fascé d'or et de sa.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. au lion de gu.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Caros Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Caros arms are recorded
The Caros 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 Caros 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 Caros Family in Spain
The family name Caros traces its roots to the rugged landscapes of Castile, Spain, where members of the lineage were documented as early as 1722. During the eighteenth century, Castile was a central hub of Spanish administration and social life, and families like the Caros often played roles in the local agricultural or civic communities that defined the region. The name likely evolved from regional dialects or descriptive terms common to the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the way surnames were traditionally formed to identify a person’s origin or trade. As the family established themselves in this historic territory, they became part of the broader social fabric of central Spain, contributing to the local economy and community development. By settling in Castile, the early Caros family members positioned themselves within a region known for its deep influence on Spanish language and culture, ensuring that their name would be preserved in official records for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Carus
Latin term meaning dear, beloved, or precious.
This name
CarosA Spanish surname derived from the Latin adjective indicating a cherished or beloved individual.
also spelled
Caros
Carrot
Caro
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias
Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte, Catálogo del Archivo General de Simancas
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
