A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cornellá family of Spain.
Reg. 6356 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
ravenConstancy and divine providence
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à une corneille volante de sa.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Cornellá Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Cornellá arms are recorded
The Cornellá arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Cornellá 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Cornellá Family in Spain
The surname Cornellá originates from the northeastern regions of Spain, with deep roots tied to the historical landscape of Aragon. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established within the local social structures of the region. The name likely evolved as a topographic identifier, referring to individuals who lived near specific landmarks or within small settlements that shared similar linguistic roots. During the 1700s, members of the Cornellá family were often involved in the agricultural and administrative life of their communities, contributing to the development of the rural economy. As the family grew, they maintained a presence in the area, preserving their identity through generations of local record-keeping and community participation. This period reflects a time when families were deeply connected to the land and the evolving legal systems of the Aragonese territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cornelius
Derived from the Latin word for horn or cornel cherry tree.
This name
CornelláA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a cornel tree grove.
also spelled
Cornel
Cornell
Related arms
Cornellvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Ubieto Arteta, Antonio. Historia de Aragón. 1981
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Censos y Padrones. 1722
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