A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Figueroa family of Spain.
Reg. 8336 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
leafHappiness and abundance
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
What the shield shows
A gold background carrying five green fig leaves, their stalks pointing upwards. They are set out in rows of two, one and two.
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à cinq feuilles de figuier de sin., 2, 1 et 2, les tiges en haut.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Figueroa Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Figueroa arms are recorded
The Figueroa 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 Figueroa 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 Figueroa Family in Spain
The name Figueroa is a topographic surname, which means it was originally derived from a physical location. It comes from the Spanish word *figuera*, which refers to a fig tree. In early Spanish history, families often adopted names based on the landscape where they lived or worked. People who resided near a prominent fig tree or in an area known for fig orchards were often identified by this name. Over time, this descriptive label became a permanent family name passed down through generations.
By the early 18th century, the Figueroa family was well-established in Spain. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the social and administrative life of the region. During this period, the name was associated with families who held land or served in local government roles. As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name traveled across the Atlantic, becoming deeply rooted in various parts of the Americas. The family history reflects the broader movement of people who shaped the development of Spanish-speaking communities during the colonial era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
ficus
Fig tree.
This name
FigueroaThe place of fig trees.
also spelled
Figueroe
Figuero
Feegeroa
Related arms
Alpucchesame arms
Figuerola y Argullotsimilar arms
Higuerasimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigès, Josep Maria, Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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