A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coello family of Spain.
Reg. 9490 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. au lion d'azur, ch. de deux fasces échiq. d'arg. et de gu.; à la bord. d'azur, ch. de huit croix florencées d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Coello Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Coello arms are recorded
The Coello 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 Coello 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 Coello Family in Spain
The surname Coello has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly within the historic region of Castile. Linguists believe the name likely originated as a descriptive nickname, as the word *coello* is an old form of the Spanish word for rabbit. In medieval times, it was common for families to adopt names based on physical traits or local wildlife, and this name eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. By the early 18th century, the Coello family was well-established in the social and administrative fabric of Castile. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the local community, likely involved in the agricultural or merchant life that defined the Castilian landscape during that era. Over time, the family expanded their influence, moving from these traditional roots into various professional roles across Spain and the Spanish colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cuniculus
Latin term for a rabbit or underground burrow.
This name
CoelloA topographic or occupational surname referring to someone who lived near rabbit warrens or hunted them.
also spelled
Coelo
Koello
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Fondo Coello
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
