A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Escolano family of Spain.
Reg. 0296 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois bandes de sin., acc. de six tourt. de gu., 1, 2, 2 et 1.”
AragonValence · Aragon, c. 1722
Where the Escolano Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Escolano arms are recorded
The Escolano 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 Escolano 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 Escolano Family in Spain
The family name Escolano finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of the Aragon region in northeastern Spain. While the name likely evolved from occupational or descriptive origins related to the term "escolano," which traditionally referred to a student or a young assistant in a church choir, the family established a firm presence in this area by the early 18th century. By 1722, records confirm that members of the Escolano family were active participants in the social and economic life of Aragonese towns. During this period, families in Aragon often lived in close-knit agricultural communities where they maintained deep ties to the local parish and regional governance. As the family grew, they became part of the distinct cultural fabric of the region, influenced by the unique legal traditions and historical developments that defined the Kingdom of Aragon during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schola
Latin term for a place of learning or a school.
This name
EscolanoA habitational name for someone who lived near or worked at a school.
also spelled
Escolanno
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigés, Josep M., Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1995
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Censo de población de 1722
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Zaragoza, Protocolos Notariales
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
