A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guillae family of Spain.
Reg. 7827 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 besant d'or, ch. d'un renard sautant de sa.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Guillae Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Guillae arms are recorded
The Guillae 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 Guillae 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 Guillae Family in Spain
The family name Guillae carries a rich history that traces back to the rugged landscapes of Castile in the early eighteenth century. By 1722, records confirm that members of the family were already established within this region of Spain, a time when the area was undergoing significant social and administrative shifts. The name itself reflects the linguistic blending common in medieval and early modern Iberia, where local dialects and regional naming customs shaped how families identified themselves across generations. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of Castilian life, likely participating in the agricultural or merchant activities that defined the economy of the era. Their presence in official documents from this period suggests they were recognized members of their community who navigated the complex legal and social structures of the Spanish crown during the transition into the Bourbon dynasty.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Willahelm
A Germanic compound meaning resolute protector or determined guardian.
This name
GuillaeA Spanish patronymic derivative of William, signifying a descendant of the resolute protector.
also spelled
Guill
Guillas
Guillae
Geela
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 General de Simancas, Catastro de Ensenada
Ladero Quesada, Miguel Ángel, La España de los Reyes Católicos, 1999
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