A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Clemente family of Spain.
Reg. 1264 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à la bande de sin., ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis du champ, posées en pals; au 2 d'arg. à deux clés d'azur, passées en saut.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
Where the Clemente Arms Were Recorded
Murcie
Map of Spain showing where the Clemente arms are recorded
The Clemente arms were recorded in Murcie, c. 1722.
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 Clemente 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 Clemente Family in Spain
The surname Clemente originates from the Latin name Clemens, which translates to merciful, gentle, or mild. During the Middle Ages, this name became popular across Europe because it was associated with early Christian saints and several popes. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Murcia, Spain. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the Clemente family were active participants in the social and economic life of this area. As the family grew, they integrated into the local community, likely working in trades or agriculture that defined the Murcian landscape during that period. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who settled in the fertile valleys of southeastern Spain, where they maintained their name and lineage through generations of local record-keeping.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clemens
Latin term meaning merciful, gentle, or mild in temperament.
This name
ClementeDerived from the Latin adjective indicating a person who is compassionate, kind, or forgiving.
also spelled
Klemente
Clementi
Related arms
Clementivariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigès, Josep M., Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
