A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cordaro family of Spain.
Reg. 4895 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lambGentleness, patience and faith
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à une tour d'or, ouv. et aj. d'azur, sommée de trois tourelles du sec., celle du milieu plus élevée; au 2 de sin. à deux agneaux pass. d'arg., l'un sur l'autre.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Cordaro arms are recorded
The Cordaro arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Cordaro 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Cordaro Family in Spain
The surname Cordaro traces its roots to the Iberian Peninsula, where records confirm the family was established in the region of Castile by 1722. The name likely originated as an occupational or descriptive descriptor, as it is linguistically linked to terms related to cord-making or the trade of a cordwainer. During the eighteenth century, families in Castile often lived in agricultural communities or small towns where specific trades defined their social identity. As the family moved across different territories, they maintained their connection to these traditional crafts. This history reflects the broader movement of families across Spain during a time of significant social and economic transition. The presence of the Cordaro name in official records from this period suggests that the family held a stable position within their local community and contributed to the regional economy through their specialized work.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cordarius
Latin term referring to a maker or seller of rope or cord.
This name
CordaroOccupational surname for an individual who worked as a cordwainer or rope maker.
also spelled
Cordere
Corder
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro de Ejecutorias del Consejo Real de Castilla, 1722
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià i Illes Balears, 1959
Pérez-Bustamante, Rogelio, El gobierno y la administración de los reinos de la Corona de Castilla, 1976
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lambGentleness, patience and faith
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lambGentleness, patience and faith
