A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cordero family of Spain.
Reg. 6986 · 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 Cordero arms are recorded
The Cordero 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 Cordero 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 Cordero Family in Spain
The surname Cordero originates from the Spanish word for lamb, which suggests that the name was likely first used as a descriptive nickname for a person with a gentle or mild temperament. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Castile, a historic heartland of Spain known for its influence on the development of the Spanish language and culture. During this period, families in Castile often lived in tight-knit agricultural communities where names were passed down to signify both lineage and social identity. As the family grew, members spread across the Iberian Peninsula, eventually carrying the name to various parts of the Spanish Empire. The history of the Cordero name is deeply tied to the rural traditions of central Spain, reflecting a long heritage of community life and regional development that predates the modern era.
Cordero Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Cordus
Latin term meaning young, tender, or late-born.
This name
CorderoOccupational or descriptive surname referring to a shepherd or a lamb.
also spelled
Cordere
Corder
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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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
