A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gaviria family of Spain.
Reg. 9196 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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'or à un arbre de sin., et un sanglier pass. de sa., br. sur le pied du fût; à la bord. d'arg., ch. d'une chaîne de sa.; au 2 de gu. à un vautour au vol levé, tenant en son bec une palme, passée dans une couronne; le vautour posé sur la tête d'un coq; le tout d'or. Sur le tout un écusson d'arg., br. sur le parti et ch. de deux souliers de sa., l'un sur l'autre.”
SpainGuipuzcoa, c. 1722
Where the Gaviria Arms Were Recorded
Guipuzcoa
Map of Spain showing where the Gaviria arms are recorded
The Gaviria arms were recorded in Guipuzcoa, 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 Gaviria 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 Gaviria Family in Spain
The surname Gaviria originates from the Basque Country in northern Spain, specifically within the province of Guipúzcoa. The name is locative, meaning it was derived from a specific place name, likely the town of Gaviria. Historical records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the region by the early 18th century, with documentation placing them in Guipúzcoa as early as 1722. During this period, families in the Basque region often maintained strong ties to their ancestral lands and local parishes. The Gaviria name reflects the deep linguistic and cultural roots of the Basque people, as many surnames from this area are descriptive of the local geography or historical settlements. Over time, members of the family moved beyond these initial settlements, but the name remains a significant marker of its historical origins in the mountainous landscapes of northern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gabiria
Basque term referring to a place of gabarros or wild bushes.
This name
GaviriaA topographic surname originating from the Basque Country, denoting someone from a place of thickets.
also spelled
Gavirya
Gaveeria
Related arms
Zuloagasimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gorosábel, Pablo de. Diccionario histórico-geográfico-descriptivo de los pueblos, valles, partidos, alcaldías y uniones de Guipúzcoa. 1862
Mica, Endika de. Diccionario heráldico y genealógico de apellidos españoles y americanos. 1995
Archivo General de Guipúzcoa, Sección de Protocolos
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
