A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Labastida family of Spain.
Reg. 7830 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. au lion de gu., lamp. de sa., cour. d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'or à la bande de de sa., acc. de huit croisettes de gu., rangées en orle.”
Spainc. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Labastida arms are recorded
The Labastida 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 Labastida 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 Labastida Family in Spain
The surname Labastida is a topographic name that originated in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Old Occitan word bastida, which refers to a fortified settlement or a building project. During the Middle Ages, families often adopted this name after living in or near such defensive structures. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Castile. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the social and administrative life of the Castilian provinces. Over time, the family spread from these northern strongholds to other parts of Spain and eventually across the Atlantic to the Americas, where they continued to play roles in local governance and community development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bastida
A fortified place or a defensive structure built for protection.
This name
LabastidaRefers to someone who lived near or originated from a fortified settlement or castle.
also spelled
Sabastid
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, La población de Castilla en el siglo XVIII, 1964
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
