A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Erez family of Spain.
Reg. 4958 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à deux cabanes d'or, posées sur une terrasse au nat., ladite terrasse ch. de deux gerbes de blé étendues, l'une en bande, l'autre en barre.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Erez Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Erez arms are recorded
The Erez 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 Erez 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 Erez Family in Spain
The family name Erez carries a rich history that traces back to the vibrant cultural landscape of Castile during the early eighteenth century. By 1722, records confirm that members of the family were established within this Spanish region, a time when the area was undergoing significant social and administrative shifts. The name itself is often associated with the Hebrew word for cedar, which symbolizes strength, resilience, and deep roots. As the family navigated life in Castile, they were part of a complex society where surnames were becoming increasingly important for tracking lineage and legal identity. Over generations, the Erez family adapted to the changing political climate of the Iberian Peninsula, maintaining their distinct identity while integrating into the local communities of the era. This early presence in Castile serves as the foundation for the family story, marking the beginning of a long journey that has spanned centuries and borders.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Erez
Hebrew term for the cedar tree, symbolizing strength and endurance.
This name
ErezA topographic or habitational name referring to someone who lived near cedar trees.
also spelled
Eress
Erez
Ere
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
Kayserling, Meyer, Geschichte der Juden in Spanien und Portugal (1861)
Ladero Quesada, Miguel Ángel, La España de los Reyes Católicos (2005)
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
