A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Escalante family of Spain.
Reg. 4912 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. au lion d'arg.; à la bord. du même, ch. des mots: OSAR MORIR, DAR LA VIDA.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Escalante Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Escalante arms are recorded
The Escalante 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 Escalante 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 Escalante Family in Spain
The surname Escalante originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically taking its name from the town of Escalante in the province of Cantabria. The name is topographic in nature, derived from the Spanish word "escalar," which refers to a ladder or a steep path, likely describing the rugged terrain surrounding the ancestral village. By the early 18th century, members of the family had established a notable presence in the region of Castile, a central area of Spain that served as the heart of the kingdom during that era. As the family grew, individuals bearing the name moved across the Iberian Peninsula and eventually traveled to the Americas, where they became involved in colonial administration and exploration. This migration helped spread the name far beyond its original mountain roots, turning a local geographic identifier into a lineage with a wide historical reach.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
escalar
Derived from the Latin word scala meaning ladder or staircase.
This name
EscalanteRefers to a person who lived near a steep slope or a ladder-like formation.
also spelled
Eskalante
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
Mogrobejo, Endika de, Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones, 1995
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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