Map of Spain showing where the Hevia arms are recorded
The Hevia arms were recorded in Asturies, 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 Hevia 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 Hevia Family in Spain
The surname Hevia finds its historical roots in the rugged, mountainous region of Asturias in northern Spain. The name is topographic in origin, meaning it likely refers to a specific place or a type of terrain where the earliest ancestors lived. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in this area, as evidenced by records confirming their presence in Asturias by 1722. During this period, families in the region were often deeply connected to the land and local parish communities. Life in Asturias at that time was defined by the transition between traditional rural farming and the growing influence of local administrative centers. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Asturian landscape, contributing to the agricultural and local history of the northern Spanish coast.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gevia
Derived from the Latin term for a place of yew trees.
This name
HeviaRefers to a topographic location characterized by the presence of yew trees.
also spelled
Heviah
Hevya
Heviae
Heveea
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Canella Secades, Fermín. El libro de Oviedo: guía descriptiva de la capital y su concejo. 1887
Jovellanos, Gaspar Melchor de. Diarios. 1790-1801
Archivo Histórico de Asturias, Protocolos Notariales de Oviedo
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fireZeal and purification
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fireZeal and purification
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
