A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Jiron family of Spain.
Reg. 7977 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à trois pointes ou girons accostés de gu., mouv. de la p. de l'écu; à la bord. échiq. de gu. et d'or [On trouve quelquefois les armes suivantes: Coupé: au 1 parti: a. de gu. à une tour sommée de trois tourelles d'or, ouv. et aj. d'azur (Castille); b. d'arg. au lion de gu., cour. d'or (Léon); au 2 d'or à trois pointes accostées de gu. (Giron). L'écu entouré d'une bord. échiq. de gu. et d'or, ch. de cinq écussons d'azur, surch. chacun de cinq bes. d'arg., 2, 1 et 2]”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Jiron arms are recorded
The Jiron 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 Jiron 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 Jiron Family in Spain
The surname Jiron has deep roots within the historical landscape of the Castile region in Spain. By the early 18th century, the family was well-established in this area, which served as a central hub for Spanish culture and administration. During this period, families in Castile often lived in tight-knit communities where they contributed to the local agricultural and social systems. The name itself reflects the linguistic evolution of the region, as many surnames from this era were shaped by local dialects and the specific geographic locations where families settled. As the family grew, members became integrated into the fabric of Castilian life, participating in the daily activities and regional developments that defined the Spanish interior during the 1700s. This early presence in Castile suggests that the Jiron family was part of the foundational population that helped maintain the traditions and records of the Spanish heartland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Giron
Derived from the Old French word for a triangular piece of cloth.
This name
JironRefers to a person who wore a gusset or a triangular patch on clothing.
also spelled
Gironn
Jiron
Gyron
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 Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià i les Illes, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, La población de Castilla en el siglo XVIII, 1964
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chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
