A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faria family of Spain.
Reg. 6918 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'or, acc. de cinq fleurs-de-lis du même, trois en chef mal-ordonnées et les deux autres accostant la tour (Faria); au 2 d'azur à trois fasces ondées d'arg. (Vargas).”
SpainMadrid, c. 1725
Where the Faria Arms Were Recorded
Madrid
Map of Spain showing where the Faria arms are recorded
The Faria arms were recorded in Madrid, c. 1725.
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
1724–1746
Reigning in Spain when the Faria 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 Faria Family in Spain
The surname Faria originates from the northern regions of Portugal, specifically taking its name from the parish of Faria located near the city of Barcelos. Historically, the name is linked to a medieval castle known as the Castelo de Faria, which served as a vital defensive structure during the early formation of the Portuguese kingdom. As the family grew, members spread across the Iberian Peninsula, eventually establishing a notable presence in Madrid by 1725. During this period, the family became integrated into the social and administrative structures of the Spanish capital, reflecting the close historical ties between the Portuguese nobility and the Spanish royal court. Over the centuries, the name transitioned from a localized geographic identifier to a widespread family lineage that bridged the cultures of both Portugal and Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faria
Derived from the Latin word far, meaning grain or spelt.
This name
FariaA topographic name for someone who lived near a field of grain or a farm.
also spelled
Faria
Faria-Vargas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Pinho Leal, Augusto Soares d'Azevedo Barbosa de. Portugal Antigo e Moderno: Diccionario Geographico, Estatistico, Chorographico, Heraldico, Archeologico, Historico, Biographico e Etymologico. 1874
Archivo Histórico Nacional. Sección Nobleza, Archivo de los Duques de Frías
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
