A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chirino family of Spain.
Reg. 2941 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à cinq fleurs-de-lis d'or, 2, 1”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Chirino Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Chirino arms are recorded
The Chirino 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 Chirino 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 Chirino Family in Spain
The family name Chirino has deep roots in the historical region of Castile, Spain, where it was well-established by the early 18th century. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and administrative structures of the Spanish heartland. Families bearing this surname were often involved in the local governance and agricultural life that defined the Castilian landscape during the 1700s. As the name spread across the region, it became associated with the distinct cultural traditions of the Spanish interior. By 1722, the Chirino family was already a recognized part of the local community, contributing to the development of the towns and villages where they resided. Over time, the name traveled from these ancestral lands in Castile to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, carrying with it the history of its origins in the Iberian Peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Quirinus
Derived from the Sabine god of war or a spear-wielder.
This name
ChirinoA patronymic surname originating from the Latin name Quirinus, signifying a warrior or spearman.
also spelled
Chyrino
Kirino
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos Suprimidos
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
