Map of England showing where the Delacruz arms are recorded
The Delacruz arms were recorded in Stafford, c. 1620.
Staffordshire was mixed country of moorland, farmland and early ironworking. Its landed families were spread widely rather than concentrated, and each holding brought its own claim to arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Delacruz arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Stafford.
Origin & History of the Delacruz Family in England
The surname Delacruz traces its linguistic roots to the Spanish phrase "de la Cruz," which translates to "of the cross." This name was often given to individuals who lived near a prominent roadside cross or a local church, or it was adopted by those who showed deep religious devotion. While the name is firmly rooted in Spanish culture, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Stafford, England, as early as 1620. This suggests that early ancestors were part of the complex migration patterns of the seventeenth century, moving between continental Europe and the British Isles during a time of significant religious and political change. These early settlers likely integrated into the local community while maintaining the identity of their heritage, marking the beginning of the family's long presence in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crux
A Latin term referring to a cross or a torture stake.
This name
DelacruzDerived from the Spanish phrase meaning of the cross, often denoting a religious devotee.
also spelled
Delaker
Delacrie
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Staffordshire Record Office, Stafford Parish Registers, 1620
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Moll, F., Die spanischen Familiennamen, 1936
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