A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Casaus family of Spain.
Reg. 3589 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'or à cinq rocs d'échiquier en forme de coupes couvertes de gu., 2, 1 et 2; à la bord. d'azur, ch. de huit têtes d'aigle d'or, ensanglantées de gu., posées dans la direction de la bord.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
Where the Casaus Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Casaus arms are recorded
The Casaus 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 Casaus 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 Casaus Family in Spain
The surname Casaus finds its historical roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the region of Castile. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living as part of the local social fabric during a time of significant transition in Spain. The name itself is often linked to the Spanish word "casa," which means house, suggesting that the family may have originally been identified by their residence or their role as property holders in a specific village. As the family grew, they became part of the broader migration patterns that eventually saw the name spread across different Spanish territories. Their presence in Castile by 1722 highlights a lineage deeply connected to the agricultural and administrative life of the Spanish heartland, where families were often defined by their local landholdings and community ties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Casa
Latin term for a cottage, hut, or small house.
This name
CasausRefers to a person who lived in or near a small house or cottage.
also spelled
Casau
Kasaus
Casauss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archivo Histórico Nacional, Consejo de Castilla, Expedientes de pruebas de nobleza
Books: García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo, El solar catalán, valenciano y balear, 1968
Books: Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
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