A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ferrando family of Spain.
Reg. 8446 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à trois fasces d'azur, ch. chacune de six étoiles du champ. Cq. cour. C.: un vol d'or, les plumes extérieures d'azur.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Ferrando Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Ferrando arms are recorded
The Ferrando arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
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 Ferrando 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 Ferrando Family in Spain
The surname Ferrando is a patronymic name, meaning it originated from the given name Fernando, which carries deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula. The name itself is of Germanic origin, derived from the Visigothic elements "firthu," meaning peace, and "nanth," meaning daring or brave. By the early 18th century, the Ferrando family was firmly established in the region of Castile, a central area of Spain that played a pivotal role in the country's political and cultural development. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the local agricultural or administrative life of the Castilian heartland. Because the name was tied to the popular name Fernando, it spread across various social classes as families sought to honor their ancestors through naming traditions. This practice helped the name endure through centuries of social change, eventually becoming a recognized part of the regional identity in central Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ferdinand
Derived from Germanic elements meaning brave or bold traveler.
This name
FerrandoA Spanish patronymic surname signifying son of the bold voyager.
also spelled
Ferrandoe
Ferrand
Verrando
Related arms
Ferrandvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro General del Sello
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
