A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Enna family of Spain.
Reg. 6995 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
VairMeans: Protection
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à une tour sommée de trois tourelles d'arg., soutenue du coupé; au 2 vairé contre-vairé d'or et de gu.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Enna Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Enna arms are recorded
The Enna arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Enna 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Enna Family in Spain
The family name Enna has deep roots in the historical region of Aragon, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1722. During this period, Aragon was a land defined by its complex social structure and its transition toward centralized Spanish rule. Families like the Ennas often lived in rural communities or small towns where they played vital roles in local agriculture and trade. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic patterns common in northeastern Spain, reflecting the unique mix of cultures that shaped the Iberian Peninsula. By settling in Aragon, the early Enna family became part of a resilient population that navigated the economic and political shifts of the eighteenth century. Their presence in official documents from this time suggests they were integrated into the local society and contributed to the development of their community over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Enne
A Germanic personal name derived from the element meaning sword edge.
This name
EnnaA patronymic surname originating from the Basque region meaning son of Enne.
also spelled
Enna
Enah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Censo de población de 1722
García Sanz, Ángel, Historia de la economía en Aragón, 1985
Lacarra, José María, Historia política del Reino de Aragón, 1977
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
