A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Granada family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7594 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 grenade de sin., tigée et feuillée du même, ouv. de gu.; à la bord. comp. de sin. et d'arg.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Granada Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Granada arms are recorded
The Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada Family in Spain
The family name Granada is deeply rooted in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, serving as a geographic surname that identifies ancestors who originated from the historic city of Granada. While the name is famously tied to the final stronghold of the Moorish kingdom in Spain, families bearing this name began to establish themselves across various regions of the country following the Reconquista. By the early eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the Granada family were well-established in the kingdom of Castile. During this period, families in Castile often moved to seek new opportunities in agriculture or local administration as the Spanish state centralized its power. The presence of the name in 1722 suggests that these individuals were part of the broader social fabric of the region, living as common citizens during a time of significant cultural and political transition in Spain.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à une rose de gu.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à une fleur-de-lis d'arg.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Granada Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Granada arms are recorded
The Granada arms were recorded in Vérone, c. 1775.
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 Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Spain when the Granada arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Granada Family in Italy
The history of the Granada family in Italy is deeply tied to the city of Verona, where records confirm their presence by 1775. While the name itself is often associated with the famous city in Spain, its roots in the Veneto region suggest a family that likely migrated across the Mediterranean during a period of shifting political borders and trade routes. By the late eighteenth century, the Granadas had established themselves within the local social fabric of Verona, a city known for its strategic importance and cultural influence. Members of the family during this time were often involved in the professional and civic life of the city, contributing to the growth of the local economy. Their presence in Verona reflects the broader movement of families who sought new opportunities in northern Italy during the Enlightenment. Over the following decades, the family became a permanent part of the regional landscape, blending their unique heritage with the traditions of their new home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
granatum
Latin term for seeded or grain-filled fruit.
This name
GranadaRefers to the pomegranate fruit or a person from the city of Granada.
also spelled
Granadda
Granade
Granado
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos Suprimidos
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applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
