A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hoyos family of Spain.
Reg. 5424 · Spanish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ermineDignity and rank
bordureA difference between branches of one family
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la bande d'arg., engoulée de deux têtes de dragon d'or, languées de gu.; à la bord. d'arg., ch. de huit mouch. d'herm. de sa., posées dans le sens de la bordure, celle au milieu du chef et celle en p. couchées, le sommet de la moucheture à sen.”
Spainc. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Hoyos arms are recorded
The Hoyos 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 Hoyos 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 Hoyos Family in Spain
The family name Hoyos originates from the rugged landscapes of northern Spain, specifically within the region of Cantabria and the surrounding areas of Castile. The name is topographic in nature, derived from the Spanish word "hoyos," which refers to hollows, pits, or deep valleys. This suggests that the earliest members of the family likely lived in or near such geographical features, which served as a way to identify them within their local communities. By the early 18th century, the family had firmly established itself in the social and administrative fabric of Castile. Records from 1722 confirm their presence in this region, where they were integrated into the local society as landowners and citizens. Over time, the family expanded their influence across the Spanish territories, moving from their ancestral valley homes to play active roles in the broader history of the Iberian Peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fovea
Latin term for a pit, hole, or snare.
This name
HoyosRefers to a person who lived near a hollow, pit, or depression in the landscape.
also spelled
Hoios
Hoyoss
Hoyose
Related arms
Arriarausimilar arms
Lazcanosimilar arms
Arandarecorded with Hoyos, 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
Madoz, Pascual. Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar. 1845
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ermineDignity and rank
bordureA difference between branches of one family
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ermineDignity and rank
bordureA difference between branches of one family
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
