A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Codina family of Spain.
Reg. 9400 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à cinq fasces d'azur; et une tour d'arg., sommée de deux tourelles accostées du même, br. sur le tout; au 2 d'arg. à cinq fasces de gu.; et une montagne isolée de sin., sommée d'une fleur-de-lis d'or, ladite fleur-de-lis surm. d'un flanchis d'or qui supporte une banderole du même, flottant à sen., le tout br. sur les fasces.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
Where the Codina Arms Were Recorded
Catalonia
Map of Spain showing where the Codina arms are recorded
The Codina arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Codina 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Codina Family in Spain
The surname Codina is deeply rooted in the history of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain where the name has been documented since at least the early 18th century. Linguists believe the name is derived from the Catalan word *codina*, which refers to a rocky or stony piece of land. This suggests that the family’s original ancestors were likely farmers or landowners who lived on rugged, terrain-rich properties. By 1722, records indicate that families bearing this name were well-established within the local Catalan social structure. During this era, the family was part of the agrarian society that defined the rural landscape of the region, contributing to the local economy and community life through their work on the land. Over time, the name became a distinct identifier for families living in the mountainous areas of Catalonia, reflecting a strong connection to the geography of their ancestral home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Coda
Derived from the Latin word cauda meaning tail or end.
This name
CodinaA topographic surname referring to someone who lived at the end of a village or settlement.
also spelled
Codyna
Codine
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1968
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registres de la Reial Audiència
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
