A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eslava family of Spain.
Reg. 2867 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
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)
“De sin. à trois écussons mal-ordonnés de gu., ch. chacun d'une fasce d'or.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Eslava Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Eslava arms are recorded
The Eslava 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 Eslava 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 Eslava Family in Spain
The surname Eslava originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the historical kingdom of Navarre. The name is locative, meaning it was derived from a specific place name, likely the town of Eslava in the Merindad de Sangüesa. During the medieval period, families often adopted the names of the lands they held or the villages where they resided to distinguish themselves from others. By the early 18th century, members of the Eslava family had expanded their presence into the neighboring region of Aragon. Records from 1722 confirm that the family was well-established in this area, participating in the social and economic life of the local communities. This migration was common for families of that era as they sought new opportunities in agriculture and trade across the diverse landscapes of northern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eslaba
A Basque toponymic term referring to a place of slope or hillside.
This name
EslavaDerived from a Basque location name indicating a settlement situated on a hillside or slope.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mikel Belasko, Diccionario etimológico de los nombres de los pueblos, villas y ciudades de Navarra, 1999
Endika de Mogrobejo, Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones, 1995
Archivo General de Navarra, Sección de Protocolos Notariales, 1722
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
