A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corder family of Spain.
lambGentleness, patience and faithJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à un mouton pass. au nat.”
The Corder 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.
Reigning in Spain when the Corder arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Corder has deep roots that trace back to the professional lives of ancestors living in Europe. In many regions, the name originated as an occupational title for a person who worked with cords or ropes, such as a ropemaker or a string manufacturer. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Castile, Spain, by the year 1722. During this period, families in Castile were often tied to the land or specific trades that supported the local economy. As the family moved and grew, the name evolved alongside the languages and customs of the areas they inhabited. This history reflects a long tradition of skilled labor and migration that helped define the family identity across generations.
Latin term for rope or cord
