A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Casas family of Spain.
Reg. 6202 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. à une tour sommée de cinq tourelles d'or, les 1e, 3e et 5e plus élevées que les deux autres, la tour et les tourelles ouv. et aj. de gu.; à la bord. d'or, ch. d'une chaîne de huit chaînons d'azur. [Quelques branches de cette maison ont porté: Ec.: au 1 d'or à deux loups pass. de sa., l'un sur l'autre, et une bord. de gu., ch. de huit étoiles (8) d'arg.; au 2 les armes de famille; au 3 d'or à quatre pals de gu. et une bord. d'arg., ch. de huit flanchis de gu.; au 4 d'arg. à un lion de gu. et une bord. d'azur, ch. de huit fleurs-de-lis d'or.]”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Casas arms are recorded
The Casas arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Casas 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Casas Family in Spain
The surname Casas is a topographical name, meaning it was originally given to families based on the physical location of their home. In Spanish, the word *casas* is the plural form of *casa*, which translates to "house." During the Middle Ages, this name was often used to identify people who lived near a prominent building, a group of houses, or perhaps a fortified structure that served as a local landmark. By the time members of the family were documented in the region of Aragon in 1722, the name had already become a well-established identifier for families who had deep roots in their local communities. Because the name is descriptive, it emerged independently in many different parts of Spain rather than originating from a single ancestor. This suggests that the early Casas families in Aragon were likely landowners or established residents who were recognized by their neighbors simply by the location of their family dwellings.
Casas Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Casa
Latin term for a cottage, hut, or small house.
This name
CasasRefers to someone who lived in or near a specific house or dwelling.
also spelled
Kasa
Casas
Cassa
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears. 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen. Apellidos en España. 1996
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón. Censo de población de 1722
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