A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gilabert family of Spain.
Reg. 9771 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à l'aigle de sa., cour. à l'antique d'or.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Gilabert Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Gilabert arms are recorded
The Gilabert 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 Gilabert 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 Gilabert Family in Spain
The surname Gilabert is a variant of the name Gilbert, which has roots in the Germanic language and means bright pledge or bright promise. While the name is often associated with regions in eastern Spain, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the Castile region by 1722. During this era, families with this name were often involved in the agricultural and administrative life of the Spanish interior. Because Castile was a central hub for trade and government, families like the Gilaberts frequently moved between rural estates and growing urban centers to manage land or serve in local offices. This period of history saw the family name become firmly rooted in the social fabric of the region as they integrated into the local communities of central Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gisilbert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright pledge or hostage.
This name
GilabertA Spanish surname of Germanic origin signifying a bright or shining promise.
also spelled
Gillebert
Heelabert
Gilbert
Related arms
Gillebertvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen. Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid: Sala de los Hijosdalgo. 1970
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias
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