A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gort family of Spain.
Reg. 8151 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
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)
“De gu. à un éléphant d'arg., sanglé d'azur, portant sur son dos une tour d'or; à la bord. comp. d'or et de gu.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Gort Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Gort arms are recorded
The Gort 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 Gort 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 Gort Family in Spain
The family name Gort has deep roots in the historical landscape of Castile, with documented evidence confirming the presence of family members in the region by 1722. During the early eighteenth century, Castile was a central hub for Spanish administration and social life, providing a stable environment for families to establish their livelihoods. The name Gort likely emerged from local linguistic traditions or geographical markers common to the Iberian Peninsula during this era. As the family settled into the Castilian countryside, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the agricultural and civic life that defined the region. While the exact origins of the name remain a subject of study, the presence of the Gort family in official records from 1722 highlights their long-standing connection to the history and development of central Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gort
Derived from the Catalan word for a garden or orchard enclosure.
This name
GortRefers to a person who lived near or worked in a garden.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos, Suplicaciones
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elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
