A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Curiel family of Spain.
Reg. 9979 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De gu. à la bande d'or, engoulée de deux têtes de dragon du même; à la bord. d'azur, ch de huit chaudières d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Curiel Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Curiel arms are recorded
The Curiel arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
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 Curiel 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 Spain.
Origin & History of the Curiel Family in Spain
The surname Curiel originates from the geographical landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, specifically linked to the town of Curiel de Duero in the province of Valladolid, Spain. The name is locative, meaning it was originally adopted by individuals to identify the place from which they migrated or where they held land. By the early 18th century, records confirm that the family had established a notable presence in the region of Castile. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the local social and administrative structures of the Castilian heartland. As the family spread throughout Spain and eventually into the Americas, they maintained a connection to their ancestral roots in the Duero river valley. This history reflects the common practice of the time where surnames served as a permanent link to a family’s specific town of origin.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Curia
A division of the ancient Roman people or a place of assembly.
This name
CurielRefers to a person who lived near or worked at a town hall or administrative assembly building.
also spelled
Kuriel
Related arms
Artiagasimilar arms
Astiriassimilar arms
Benitezsimilar arms
Blancassimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias, 1722
Faure, Roberto; Ribes, María Asunción; García, Antonio, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
