A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ferrera family of Spain.
Reg. 9637 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à la bord. d'or; à deux cotices de gu., br. sur le tout; l'azur ch. en abîme d'un besant d'or, surch. d'une bourse de gu. d'où sortent trois clous de maréchal-ferrant, du même.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Ferrera Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Ferrera arms are recorded
The Ferrera 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 Ferrera 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 Ferrera Family in Spain
The surname Ferrera is a variation of the Spanish name Herrera, which is rooted in the Latin word ferrum, meaning iron. Historically, this name was occupational, often given to families who worked as blacksmiths or lived near iron mines. By the early 18th century, the Ferrera family had established a notable presence in the region of Castile. During this period, Castile was a central hub of Spanish culture and administration, and families living there were often deeply involved in local agriculture or trade. Because the name is linked to such a vital craft, it appeared in various parish registers and land records as the family moved through the towns and villages of the Castilian plateau. These early ancestors were part of a long tradition of skilled laborers who helped build the infrastructure of the Spanish interior.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ferrum
Latin word meaning iron or a metal tool.
This name
FerreraAn occupational surname for a blacksmith or someone who worked with iron.
also spelled
Farrera
Ferera
Fereira
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Record series: Pleitos de Hidalguía
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