A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Delgado family of Spain.
Reg. 7564 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 de sin. à une tour d'or, sommée d'une aigle de sa.; au 2 d'azur à la bande de sa., engoulée de deux têtes de dragon d'or; au 3 d'azur à la bande d'or, acc. en chef d'une fleur-de-lis du même et en p. d'un croiss. versé d'arg.; au 4 de sin. à quatre fers-à-cheval d'or, 2 et 2, les bouts en bas. L'écu entouré d'une bord. d'or, ch. des mots AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Delgado arms are recorded
The Delgado 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 Delgado 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 Delgado Family in Spain
The surname Delgado originated in the Iberian Peninsula as a descriptive nickname derived from the Spanish word "delgado," which means thin or slender. In medieval Spain, it was common for families to adopt surnames based on physical traits or personal characteristics to distinguish individuals within growing communities. By the early 18th century, the Delgado family was firmly established in the region of Castile, a central area of Spain known for its deep historical influence on the language and culture of the country. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were living and working in this heartland, likely participating in the agricultural and social life of the Castilian provinces. Over time, the name spread from these early roots as family members moved across Spain and eventually to the Americas, carrying their history and identity with them to new regions.
Delgado Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
delicatus
Latin term meaning fine, thin, delicate, or dainty.
This name
DelgadoRefers to a person of slender or thin physical build.
also spelled
Delgad
Delgadou
Delgadoss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
