A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hermosa family of Spain.
Reg. 9625 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Parti d'arg. et de sin.; à une tour d'or, br. sur le parti, adextrée d'un arbre arr. de sin. sur l'arg.; ladite tour sommée d'un lion léopardé de gu. et accostée de deux lions ramp. et affr. de gu. appuyant les pattes contre la tour, le lion à dextre br. sur l'arbre.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Hermosa arms are recorded
The Hermosa arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Hermosa 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Hermosa Family in Spain
The surname Hermosa originates from the Spanish word meaning beautiful or lovely. Historically, it functioned as a descriptive nickname given to individuals who were noted for their physical appearance or their pleasant personality. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in the region of Castile. During this period, Castile was the cultural and political heart of Spain, and families living there were often involved in local administration, agriculture, or trade. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the Hermosa family were active participants in the social life of this region. As they moved through different towns, they helped spread the name across the Spanish countryside. Over time, the name became a permanent way to identify these families as they grew and settled into new communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Formosus
Latin term meaning beautiful, handsome, or well-formed.
This name
HermosaA descriptive surname referring to someone who is physically attractive or beautiful.
also spelled
Hermosae
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Faure, Roberto, María Asunción Ribes, and Antonio García. Diccionario de apellidos españoles. 2001
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
