A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corral family of Spain.
Reg. 9462 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à l'aigle de sa., acc. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'azur, 1 en chef et 2 en flancs.”
AndalusiaAndalusia, c. 1722
Where the Corral Arms Were Recorded
Andalusia
Map of Spain showing where the Corral arms are recorded
The Corral arms were recorded in Andalusia, c. 1722.
Andalusia was the last part of Spain taken back from the Moors, and the land was shared out among the men who took it. A grant of land came with a grant of arms, so the region produced a great many.
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 Corral 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 Andalusia.
Origin & History of the Corral Family in Spain
The surname Corral is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the regions of Spain where the Spanish language evolved. The word itself refers to a fenced enclosure or a yard used for livestock, suggesting that the earliest ancestors to bear this name were likely farmers, shepherds, or landowners who lived near such structures. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Andalusia, a region known for its rich agricultural history and deep cultural roots. During this period, families with this name were integrated into the local social fabric of southern Spain, often working the land or participating in the vibrant commerce of the region. As the family grew, they moved through the towns and villages of the Andalusian countryside, leaving behind records that track their development from local laborers and property owners into a recognized lineage within the Spanish population.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
curralis
Latin term referring to an enclosure or a fenced yard.
This name
CorralA topographic name for someone who lived near a livestock enclosure or corral.
also spelled
Corrall
Corrale
Related arms
Torralvasimilar arms
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 General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
