A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farias family of Spain.
Reg. 8953 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 la bande de gu.; à une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'azur, br. sur la bande, un pommier de sin., fruité de gu., br. sur la tour, et un lévrier d'arg., attaché à la porte de la tour, br. sur le fût de l'arbre. L'écu entouré d'une bord. d'arg., ch. de huit flanchis de gu.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Farias arms are recorded
The Farias arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Farias 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Farias Family in Spain
The surname Farias traces its roots to the Iberian Peninsula, where it emerged as a prominent family name during the Middle Ages. While the name is often associated with the region of Galicia, historical records confirm that members of the Farias family were well-established in the kingdom of Castile by the year 1722. During this period, the family was deeply integrated into the social and administrative structures of the Spanish crown. Many individuals bearing this name were involved in the expansion of Spanish influence, eventually spreading the lineage across various territories in the Americas. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the Portuguese and Spanish word for a type of lighthouse or beacon, suggesting that early ancestors may have lived near coastal landmarks or served as guides for travelers. By the early 18th century, the Farias family had become a recognized part of the local Castilian community, contributing to the agricultural and civic life of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faria
Derived from the Portuguese word for a lighthouse or beacon.
This name
FariasA habitational surname referring to someone who lived near a lighthouse or beacon.
also spelled
Friass
Fria
Freeas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
