A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gasco family of Spain.
Reg. 8706 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'azur à l'aigle d'or; au 2 de gu. à une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'arg., acc. de sept fleurs-de-lis du même, 1 en chef, 2 accostant la tourelle, 2 accostant la tour et 2 en p.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Gasco Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Gasco arms are recorded
The Gasco 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 Gasco 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 Gasco Family in Spain
The family name Gasco carries a rich history that traces back to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the region of Castile. By the year 1722, records confirm that members of the Gasco family were well-established residents in this area. The name itself is often associated with the term "gascon," which historically referred to people originating from the Gascony region of southwestern France. During the Middle Ages, many individuals migrated across the Pyrenees mountains into Spain for trade, military service, or land settlement. Over time, these families integrated into the local Castilian society, adopting the name as a way to identify their ancestral roots while building new lives in their adopted home. As these families grew, they became part of the local administrative and social fabric, leaving behind a legacy that has persisted for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gascon
A person originating from the Gascony region of France.
This name
GascoAn ethnic or regional identifier denoting someone who came from the Gascony territory.
also spelled
Gascone
Gasconne
Gasco
Gaskon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
