A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fuentes family of Spain.
Reg. 6847 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 une fontaine jaillissante d'arg. composée d'un bassin sur pied, accosté de deux lions affr. d'or, ramp. contre ledit pied; le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin.; dans les cantons de l'écu les lettres F, A, D, G d'or.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Fuentes arms are recorded
The Fuentes 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 Fuentes 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 Fuentes Family in Spain
PronunciationFWEN-tess/ˈfwentes/
The surname Fuentes is a topographical name that originated in Spain, derived from the Spanish word for fountains or springs. Families who adopted this name often lived near a prominent natural water source, which served as a vital landmark in their community. By the early 18th century, the Fuentes family had established a notable presence in the region of Aragon. During this period, families in Aragon were deeply connected to the local agricultural landscape and the social structures of the Spanish Crown. Because water was essential for survival and farming in the dry climate of northern Spain, the name likely identified ancestors who managed or resided near these important geographical features. This connection to the land helped the family integrate into the local history of the region long before they appeared in the official records of 1722.
Fuentes Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
fons
Latin term referring to a spring, fountain, or source of water.
This name
FuentesA topographic surname for someone who lived near a natural spring or fountain.
also spelled
Fuente
Fuentesa
Fuentesse
Fwentes
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 de la Corona de Aragón, Censo de población de 1722
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
