A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cerezo family of Spain.
Reg. 0370 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un arbre terrassé de”
SpainSéville, c. 1725
Where the Cerezo Arms Were Recorded
Séville
Map of Spain showing where the Cerezo arms are recorded
The Cerezo arms were recorded in Séville, c. 1725.
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
1724–1746
Reigning in Spain when the Cerezo 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 Cerezo Family in Spain
The surname Cerezo is a topographical name that originated in Spain, derived from the Spanish word for a cherry tree. In the early eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in Seville, a major cultural and economic hub that served as a gateway for trade between Europe and the Americas. During this period, families bearing the name were often associated with the agricultural traditions of the Andalusian region, where cherry orchards were common. As the family became more settled in Seville by 1725, they integrated into the urban life of the city, participating in the local economy and the social structures of the time. This transition from rural roots to city life reflects the broader movement of families across Spain as they sought new opportunities in the growing administrative and commercial centers of the Bourbon era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cerasus
Latin term for the cherry tree.
This name
CerezoA topographic surname for someone who lived near a cherry tree or orchard.
also spelled
Serezo
Sereso
Related arms
Zerezovariant spelling
Guzmanrecorded with Cerezo, same area
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
Archivo General de Indias, Contratación, 1725
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Sevilla, Protocolos Notariales, 1725
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
