A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Henriquez family of Spain.
Reg. 8208 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 coupé: a. d'arg. à deux tours accostées de gu.; b. de gu. au lion cont. d'arg., cour. d'or; au 2 d'az. sur au lion coupé de sa. sur or, brandissant un sabre d'arg. C.: 1° un lion iss. et cont. d'arg.; 1. d'arg. et de gu.; 2° un lion iss. coupé de sa. sur or, brandissant un sabre d'arg.; l.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
Spainc. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Henriquez arms are recorded
The Henriquez 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 Henriquez 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 Henriquez Family in Spain
The surname Henriquez is a patronymic name, which means it was originally derived from the given name Enrique, the Spanish version of Henry. By adding the suffix "ez," the name signifies "son of Enrique." While the name has deep roots across the Iberian Peninsula, historical records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the region of Castile by 1722. During this period, the Henriquez family was part of the social fabric of the Spanish interior, often involved in local administration, trade, or agricultural management. As the name spread through the Spanish Empire, it became a common identifier for families who traced their lineage back to these early Castilian ancestors. The name reflects a long tradition of naming customs that helped families maintain their identity and heritage across many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heinrich
Germanic name composed of elements meaning home and ruler.
This name
HenriquezPatronymic surname meaning son of Henry, derived from the Germanic name for a powerful ruler.
also spelled
Henriques
Enriquez
Henrikes
Related arms
Enriquezvariant spelling
Abarbanelrecorded with Henriquez, same area
Galbanrecorded with Henriquez, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo, Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana, 1919-1963
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
