Map of Spain showing where the Cervera arms are recorded
The Cervera arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
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 Cervera 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 Cervera Family in Spain
The surname Cervera originates from the Catalan and Spanish word for a place where stags or deer are found. It is a locative name, meaning it was originally given to families who lived in or near towns named Cervera, which were common in regions like Catalonia and Aragon. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the Castile region. Historical records confirm that members of the Cervera family were living in Castile by 1722, where they were often involved in local administration and the management of land. As the family grew, they moved across different provinces of Spain, carrying their name into new communities and contributing to the social and economic life of the Spanish interior.
Cervera Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Cervaria
A place abundant in deer or stags.
This name
CerveraA habitational surname referring to someone who originated from a location known for its deer population.
also spelled
Servera
Cerver
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen. Apellidos en España. 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
