Map of Spain showing where the Kaba arms are recorded
The Kaba arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Kaba 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Kaba Family in Spain
The history of the Kaba family name in Catalonia traces back to at least the early eighteenth century, with documented records confirming their presence in the region by 1722. During this period, Catalonia was a vibrant area undergoing significant social and economic shifts following the War of the Spanish Succession. Families like the Kabas were often deeply integrated into the local agricultural or mercantile communities that defined the Catalan landscape. While the name itself may have roots in various linguistic traditions, its appearance in regional parish and tax records suggests that these early ancestors were likely established members of their local towns. By living in Catalonia during this era, the family would have experienced the distinct cultural identity and administrative changes that shaped the region into the modern society it is today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caba
Derived from the Latin word caba meaning a small hut or cabin.
This name
KabaRefers to a person who lived in or worked near a small hut or cottage.
also spelled
Cabba
Kaba
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Cadastre de Catalunya
Arxiu Diocesà de Barcelona, Llibres de Baptismes i Matrimonis
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
