A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Casares family of Spain.
Reg. 8111 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 d'arg. à un sanglier pass. de sa.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à une tour de deux étages d'or.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
Where the Casares Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Casares arms are recorded
The Casares arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Casares 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Casares Family in Spain
The surname Casares is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the historical region of Castile. It is derived from the Latin word "casa," which refers to a house or a small dwelling. In the context of early Spanish naming conventions, the name was likely used to identify individuals who lived near a group of houses or a small settlement. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established in the Castilian landscape, where they participated in the agricultural and social life of the region. As the family grew, they moved throughout the Spanish territories, carrying the name as a reflection of their ancestral connection to the rural homes and lands of their origins.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caesar
Latin term for a severed or cut child from the womb.
This name
CasaresA habitational surname referring to someone who lived near a Roman camp or settlement.
also spelled
Kasares
Casarez
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Protocolos Notariales de Castilla, 1722
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boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
