A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farragut family of Spain.
Reg. 6349 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseshoeGood fortune and protection from harm
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à un fer-à-cheval d'or, les bouts en bas, et un clou de la passion d'or, en pal, posé en p.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
Where the Farragut Arms Were Recorded
Aragon
Map of Spain showing where the Farragut arms are recorded
The Farragut 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 Farragut 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 Farragut Family in Spain
The family name Farragut traces its roots to the rugged landscapes of the Aragon region in northeastern Spain. By the early 18th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established within the local communities of the area. The name itself is believed to be a variation of the Catalan term *farragut*, which historically referred to someone who worked with iron or lived near a forge. This suggests that the early ancestors of the family were likely skilled tradespeople who played an essential role in the economic life of their villages. Over time, members of the family moved from these inland Spanish territories toward the coast, eventually leading to their migration across the Atlantic. This transition from regional artisans to seafaring adventurers helped define the legacy of the name as it spread into the Americas.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ferragut
Derived from the Latin ferrum meaning iron and agere meaning to drive.
This name
FarragutAn occupational surname referring to an iron worker or a blacksmith.
also spelled
Ferragud
Farragut
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Lewis, Charles Lee. David Glasgow Farragut: Admiral in the Making. 1941
Spears, John R. David G. Farragut. 1905
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registro de la Real Audiencia de Aragón
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