A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Elizalde family of Spain.
Reg. 1230 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. au lion d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'or à trois bandes d'azur.”
SpainGuipuzcoa, c. 1722
Where the Elizalde Arms Were Recorded
Guipuzcoa
Map of Spain showing where the Elizalde arms are recorded
The Elizalde arms were recorded in Guipuzcoa, c. 1722.
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 Elizalde 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 Elizalde Family in Spain
The surname Elizalde originates from the Basque region of northern Spain, specifically within the province of Guipuzcoa. The name is derived from the Basque words "eliza," meaning church, and "alde," meaning side or proximity. This indicates that the earliest members of the family likely lived near or beside a local parish church. By the early 18th century, records confirm that the family was well-established in this mountainous area, where they were deeply integrated into the local community and rural life. Because the Basque language was the primary tongue of the region, the name served as a clear geographical marker for their home. Over time, as families moved away from their ancestral villages, the name traveled with them, preserving their connection to the specific landscape and traditions of the Basque country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eliza + Alde
Basque elements meaning church and side or proximity.
This name
ElizaldeRefers to a person who lived near or beside a church.
also spelled
Elizald
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gorrotxategi Nieto, Mikel. Surnames in the Basque Country. 2011
Mitxelena, Koldo. Apellidos vascos. 1953
Archivo General de Guipúzcoa. Catálogo de la Sección de Hidalguía. 1722
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
