A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Granado family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4104 · 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 Granado Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Granado arms are recorded
The Granado 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 Granado 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 Granado Family in Spain
The family name Granado finds its roots in the linguistic landscape of medieval Spain, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a topographic reference. Derived from the Spanish word for the pomegranate fruit, the name often identified individuals who lived near orchards or those associated with the cultivation of this symbolic crop. By the early 18th century, historical records confirm that members of the Granado family were well-established within the region of Castile. During this period, Castile served as the political and cultural heart of the Spanish kingdom, and families living there were often deeply integrated into the local agricultural and administrative systems. As the family moved through the Castilian landscape, they contributed to the social fabric of their towns, living through an era of significant transition in Spanish history. Their presence in 1722 suggests a lineage that was already settled and active in the local community, reflecting the broader patterns of family movement and identity formation across the Iberian Peninsula.
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 Granado Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Granado arms are recorded
The Granado 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 Granado 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 Granado Family in Italy
The family name Granado finds its roots in the linguistic evolution of the Italian peninsula, where it likely emerged as a descriptive term linked to the pomegranate fruit or the physical characteristics of early ancestors. By the year 1775, historical records confirm that members of the Granado family were firmly established in the city of Verona. During this period, Verona served as a vital cultural and economic hub within the Republic of Venice. Families living in the region were often involved in the vibrant trade networks that connected northern Italy to the rest of Europe. As residents of such a historic city, the Granado family would have navigated the complex social changes of the late eighteenth century, including the shifting political landscape that preceded the Napoleonic era. Their presence in Verona suggests a history deeply intertwined with the urban development and civic life of the Veneto region during the twilight of the Venetian Republic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
granum
Latin term referring to a grain, seed, or kernel.
This name
GranadoRefers to a pomegranate tree or a person who lived near one.
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: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid: Registro de Ejecutorias, 1970
Archivo General de Simancas, Sección de Estado, Legajo 2452
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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
