A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grosso family of Spain.
Reg. 1277 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à l'aigle de sa., bq. et m. de gu.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Grosso Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Grosso arms are recorded
The Grosso 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 Grosso 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 Grosso Family in Spain
The surname Grosso carries a history deeply rooted in the linguistic traditions of the Romance languages, where it originally functioned as a descriptive nickname. In Italian and various regional dialects, the word translates to "large" or "thick," and it was likely used to distinguish a person of significant stature or a prominent member of a community. By the early 18th century, branches of the family had established a clear presence in the region of Castile, Spain. During this period, families in Castile often held roles in local administration, agriculture, or trade, which allowed them to document their lives through parish baptismal and marriage records. The migration of the name into the Spanish interior suggests a history of movement and adaptation, as families traveled across borders to seek new opportunities in the growing urban centers of the Iberian Peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crassus
Latin term meaning thick, dense, or fat.
This name
GrossoRefers to a person of large physical stature or heavy build.
also spelled
Grosos
Gross
Groso
Related arms
Grossvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, 1722
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
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