A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dávalos family of Spain.
Reg. 4798 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'azur à une tour d'or, ouv. et aj. de gu., sommée de trois tourelles du sec., celle du milieu plus élevée; à la bord. comp. d'arg. et de gu. [Comp. Avalos.]”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
Where the Dávalos Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Dávalos arms are recorded
The Dávalos arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Dávalos 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Dávalos Family in Spain
The Dávalos family name has deep roots in the historical landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly within the region of Castile. While the name gained significant prominence during the Middle Ages, records confirm that established branches of the family were actively living and contributing to Castilian society by the early 18th century. The surname is often linked to the medieval town of Ávalos in the province of La Rioja, suggesting that the family likely adopted the name to identify their geographic origins. As members of the minor nobility and landowning classes, they were frequently involved in local administration and military service, which helped them maintain social standing across generations. By the year 1722, the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of Castile, reflecting a long history of regional influence that spanned several centuries before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
de Ávalos
Derived from the Basque word abal meaning a place of yew trees.
This name
DávalosA habitational surname indicating origin from the town of Ávalos in La Rioja.
also spelled
Davaloz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mogrobejo, Endika de. Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones. 1995
Pérez de Hita, Ginés. Historia de los bandos de los Zegríes y Abencerrajes. 1595
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro General del Sello
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
