A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corvera family of Spain.
Reg. 7433 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
ravenConstancy and divine providence
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à cinq corbeaux de sa., cour. du même, 2, 1 et 2.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
Where the Corvera Arms Were Recorded
Catalonia
Map of Spain showing where the Corvera arms are recorded
The Corvera arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Corvera 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Corvera Family in Spain
The family name Corvera is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Catalonia, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1722. The name itself is topographical in origin, likely derived from the Spanish word "corvera," which refers to a place where crows gather or a hollow area frequented by these birds. During the eighteenth century, families in this region were often identified by their connection to specific geographical features or local landmarks. As the family established itself in Catalonia, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the agricultural and community life typical of the era. Over time, the name transitioned from a simple descriptor of a location into a formal surname that was passed down through generations, reflecting the family's long-standing ties to the Catalan countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corvus
Latin word meaning raven or crow.
This name
CorveraA habitational name referring to a place where ravens are commonly found or a raven-like location.
also spelled
Korvera
Corverra
Corveira
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Catàleg de la Secció de Cancelleria Reial
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pons i Guri, Josep Maria, Constitucions i altres drets de Catalunya, 1988
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