A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carroz family of Spain.
Reg. 4891 · 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 Carroz Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Carroz arms are recorded
The Carroz 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 Carroz 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 Carroz Family in Spain
The family name Carroz carries a deep history rooted in the Iberian Peninsula, where its members established a notable presence by the early 18th century. By 1722, records confirm that the family was well-settled within the region of Castile, a central area of Spain known for its significant influence on the country’s legal and cultural development. During this period, families in Castile often played vital roles in local governance, agriculture, or the management of rural estates. The name itself reflects the linguistic evolution of the region, potentially originating from terms related to transport or specific local occupations common in the Castilian landscape. As the family navigated the social structures of the 1700s, they contributed to the steady growth of their community, leaving behind a legacy that is tied to the historical development of central Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Carrus
Latin term for a wheeled vehicle or wagon.
This name
CarrozRefers to a person who worked as a carter or lived near a wagon maker.
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
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià i Illes Balears, 1959
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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
