A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dorante family of Spain.
Reg. 7175 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De sin. à une tour d'arg., sommée de trois tourelles du même, celle du milieu plus élevée; à la bord. de gu., ch. de huit coquilles d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Dorante Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Dorante arms are recorded
The Dorante 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 Dorante 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 Dorante Family in Spain
The family name Dorante traces its roots to the Iberian Peninsula, where it became established in the region of Castile by the early 18th century. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and agricultural structures of the Spanish interior, where families often identified themselves by their specific village or local parish records. As the name appeared in official documents around 1722, it likely served as a way to distinguish lineages within the growing population of the Castilian heartland. Over time, the name evolved alongside the shifting borders and administrative changes of the Spanish Crown, reflecting the movement of people across the central plateau. By maintaining a presence in these historical records, the early members of the Dorante family helped preserve their identity within the complex tapestry of Spanish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Durans
Latin term meaning lasting, enduring, or remaining firm.
This name
DoranteRefers to someone who is steadfast, persistent, or long-lasting in character.
also spelled
Dorantte
Dorant
Related arms
Isastisimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos: Expedientes de limpieza de sangre, 1722
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià i les Illes, 1959
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
