Map of Portugal showing where the Coutinho arms are recorded
The Coutinho arms were recorded in Portugal, c. 1706.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Lisboa.
Lisbon was the seat of the Portuguese crown and the port its wealth came through. Families made rich by trade and by service to the king took arms, and the crown's heralds recorded them there.
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 Portugal in this period.
Peter II of Portugal
Sovereign of the period
Peter II of Portugal
1683–1706
Reigning in Portugal when the Coutinho arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Portugal
In Portugal, a coat of arms was a family possession that passed from a father to his children. Every legitimate descendant had the right to use the family shield without needing to change it. Younger branches of the family kept the original design, though they sometimes added small symbols to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
The Cartório da Nobreza acted as the official body that managed and regulated noble titles and coats of arms in Portugal.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms through bloodline, though they could also receive new grants from the crown for distinguished service.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the books of the Cartório da Nobreza starting in the year 1512.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Portugal.
Origin & History of the Coutinho Family in Portugal
The Coutinho family name has deep roots in the history of Portugal, emerging as a prominent noble lineage during the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with the expansion of the Portuguese kingdom and the administrative development of the region. By the early 18th century, members of the family were well-established figures in the bustling capital of Lisboa. Records from 1706 show that the family held social standing within the city, participating in the religious and civic life of the capital during a period of significant architectural and cultural growth. As the family grew, they became integrated into the fabric of Portuguese society, often serving in roles that supported the monarchy and the local government. Their presence in Lisboa during this time highlights their long-standing connection to the urban development and political history of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Couto
A fenced or enclosed piece of land reserved for specific use.
This name
CoutinhoA diminutive form referring to someone who lived on or managed a small enclosed estate.
also spelled
Coutinho
Kutinyo de Marialv
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Sottomayor-Pizarro, José Augusto, Linhagens Medievais Portuguesas: Genealogias e Estratégias (1279-1325), 1999
Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo, Chancelaria de D. João V, 1706
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