A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dalmau family of Spain.
Reg. 6784 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. au lion d'or; à la bord. du premier, ch. de huit coquilles du sec.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Dalmau Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Dalmau arms are recorded
The Dalmau 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 Dalmau 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 Dalmau Family in Spain
The surname Dalmau finds its roots in the medieval period, originating as a given name derived from the Latin word Dalmatius. This name was historically associated with the region of Dalmatia, which is located along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. Over time, the name transitioned from a personal identifier to a hereditary family name as it spread across the Iberian Peninsula. By the early 18th century, the Dalmau family had established a notable presence in the Kingdom of Aragon. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were integrated into the social and administrative fabric of this region. During this era, families with this name were often involved in local governance, agriculture, and the shifting political landscape of northeastern Spain. The name serves as a linguistic bridge connecting ancient Mediterranean influences with the specific development of Aragonese society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dalmatius
Derived from the Latin term referring to the region of Dalmatia.
This name
DalmauA Catalan surname originating from the Latin name Dalmatius, meaning from Dalmatia.
also spelled
Dalma
Dalmo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registros de la Real Cancillería
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
