A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fuertes family of Spain.
Reg. 2049 · Spanish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à une maison forte crén. au nat., de forme carrée, sommée de trois tours carrées, basses et crén., celle du milieu sommée d'un pennon fendu de gu., flottant à dextre, ch. d'une croisette d'arg.; ladite tour surm. d'une croisette latine de gu. dans un annelet du même; et sur le seuil de la porte du château un guerrier, hab. de gu., arm. de toutes pièces. D.: CUM FORTIS ARMATUS CUSTODIT ATRIUM SUUM, IN PACE SUNT EA QUÆ POSSIDET.”
SpainAsturies, c. 1722
Where the Fuertes Arms Were Recorded
Asturies
Map of Spain showing where the Fuertes arms are recorded
The Fuertes arms were recorded in Asturies, c. 1722.
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 Fuertes 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 Fuertes Family in Spain
The surname Fuertes originates from the Spanish language and serves as a descriptive name, derived from the word *fuerte*, which translates to strong or robust. During the early eighteenth century, historical records confirm that families bearing this name were established in the northern region of Asturias. This area was known for its rugged mountains and deep valleys, which often shaped the lives of the people living there. Families in this region frequently worked in agriculture or local trades, relying on their physical strength and resilience to thrive in the challenging landscape. By 1722, the name was already well-rooted in the local community, suggesting that these ancestors were likely long-standing residents who played an active role in the social and economic life of their Asturian villages.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fortis
Latin term meaning strong, powerful, or steadfast.
This name
FuertesRefers to a person who is physically strong, brave, or resilient.
also spelled
Fuerte
Fuertess
Fuertese
Fwertes
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mogrobejo, Endika de. Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones. 1995
Archivo Histórico de Asturias. Padrones de la Provincia de Oviedo. 1722
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
