A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guill family of Spain.
Reg. 5647 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à quatre pals de gu.; au 2 d'azur à un griffon d'or.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
Where the Guill Arms Were Recorded
Murcie
Map of Spain showing where the Guill arms are recorded
The Guill arms were recorded in Murcie, c. 1722.
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 Guill 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 Guill Family in Spain
The family name Guill has deep roots connected to the region of Murcia in southeastern Spain. By the year 1722, records confirm that members of the family were already established and active within this historical area. The name likely evolved as a shortened version of longer Spanish surnames or as a regional variation of names derived from the Germanic name William, which became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages. Families living in Murcia during the early eighteenth century often worked in agriculture or trade, as the region was a vital hub for irrigation and commerce near the Mediterranean coast. Over time, the Guill family became a recognized part of the local community, leaving behind traces in parish registers and municipal documents that highlight their long-standing presence in the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Willa
A Germanic term meaning resolute protector or determined guardian.
This name
GuillA patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of William, signifying the son of the resolute protector.
also spelled
Guill
Guile
Guils
Geel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
Pérez de Tudela, Juan, Historia de la Región de Murcia, 1985
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
