A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cavero family of Spain.
Reg. 8268 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à deux cloches accostées d'arg., sans battants; au 2 de sin. à une tour d'or, couverte d'un dôme du même.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Cavero Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Cavero arms are recorded
The Cavero 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 Cavero 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 Cavero Family in Spain
The surname Cavero finds its historical roots in the rugged landscapes of the Aragon region of Spain. By the early eighteenth century, members of the Cavero family were well-established figures within this territory, particularly in areas surrounding the Ebro River valley. The name itself is thought to be topographical, likely describing families who lived near caves or rocky caverns that were common in the limestone terrain of the Aragonese countryside. During the year 1722, records indicate that the family held a respected social standing, often participating in local administrative and agricultural affairs. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the regional culture of Aragon, contributing to the development of local communities through their involvement in trade and land management. Their early presence in this specific part of Spain highlights a long-standing connection to the traditions and history of the Iberian Peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cava
A hollow, cave, or pit derived from the Latin word cavus.
This name
CaveroRefers to someone who lived near a cave or a hollowed-out area.
also spelled
Kavero
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Endika de Mogrobejo, Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones, 1995
Alberto y Arturo García Carraffa, Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana, 1920
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Archivo de Protocolos de Zaragoza
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Zaragoza, Sección de Nobleza y Hidalguía
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bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bellA call to prayer, and a warning given
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
