A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ferraz family of Spain.
Reg. 3810 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 d'or à la bande d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles d'arg.; au 2 d'azur à un senestrochère, paré de gu., mouv. du flanc, la main de carn. tenant une ancre renversée d'arg.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
Where the Ferraz Arms Were Recorded
Catalonia
Map of Spain showing where the Ferraz arms are recorded
The Ferraz arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Ferraz 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Ferraz Family in Spain
The family name Ferraz has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, with historical records confirming the presence of family members in Catalonia by the year 1722. The name is believed to be topographic or occupational in origin, likely derived from the old word for iron, which suggests that early ancestors may have been skilled blacksmiths or metalworkers. During the eighteenth century, the region of Catalonia was a vibrant center of trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to establish their roots and build local influence. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of their communities, often moving between rural villages and growing urban centers to pursue new opportunities. This movement helped the name spread across different provinces, turning a local family line into a recognized presence throughout the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ferrum
Latin word meaning iron or a tool made of iron.
This name
FerrazA topographic or occupational surname referring to an ironworker, blacksmith, or someone living near iron deposits.
also spelled
Ferras
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registres de la Reial Audiència
Arxiu Diocesà de Barcelona, Llibres de Baptismes
Alcover, Antoni Maria, Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
