Map of Spain showing where the Duarte arms are recorded
The Duarte arms were recorded in Seville, c. 1725.
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
1724–1746
Reigning in Spain when the Duarte 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 Duarte Family in Spain
The surname Duarte originates from the medieval Portuguese and Spanish name Eduardo, which translates to Edward in English. It gained popularity across the Iberian Peninsula as a way to honor Saint Edward the Confessor, a revered English king. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Seville, a major cultural and economic hub in southern Spain. During this period, the city served as a vital gateway for trade and social mobility, allowing families like the Duartes to integrate into the local urban fabric. Records from 1725 indicate that members of the family were active participants in the community life of Seville, reflecting a history rooted in the administrative and social structures of the Spanish Enlightenment. This era marked a time of transition for many families as they solidified their local standing through professional work and civic engagement within the city.
Duarte Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Odoard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning wealthy guardian or prosperous protector.
This name
DuarteA patronymic surname signifying son of Odoard, representing a guardian of prosperity.
also spelled
Duart
Dwart
Duarteh
Duar
Dwartay
Related arms
Bertendonarecorded with Duarte, same area
Cáceres-Solisrecorded with Duarte, same area
Cifuentesrecorded with Duarte, same area
Mendozarecorded with Duarte, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo, Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana, 1920
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Indias, Sección de Contratación, 1725
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chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
