A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dott family of Spain.
Reg. 0777 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à l'aigle de sa.; au 2 coupé: a. d'or à deux taus de sa.; b. d'or à trois pals ondés d'azur.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Dott Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Dott arms are recorded
The Dott 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 Dott 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 Dott Family in Spain
The history of the Dott family name is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, with verified records placing family members in the region of Castile by the year 1722. During this period, the name was associated with families living in a society shaped by the transition between the late Baroque era and the Enlightenment. Because Castile served as the political and administrative heart of the Spanish monarchy, families residing there often held roles tied to local governance, agriculture, or the merchant trade. The name likely evolved from regional linguistic patterns common to northern Spain, where small variations in spelling were frequent as families moved between rural villages and growing urban centers. By establishing their presence in Castile during the early 18th century, the Dott family became part of the long-standing demographic history of central Spain, contributing to the social fabric of a region defined by its deep traditions and historical significance.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dot
A diminutive form of the name Dorothy meaning gift of God.
This name
DottA surname likely derived as a nickname for a small or short person.
also spelled
Dott
Dotte
Dottee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
López de Haro, Alonso, Nobiliario Genealógico de los Reyes y Títulos de España, 1622
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
cross symbolChristian faith and service
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
