Map of Spain showing where the Lauria arms are recorded
The Lauria 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 Lauria 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 Lauria Family in Spain
The family name Lauria carries a rich history that is deeply rooted in the Mediterranean region. While the name is often associated with the famous medieval admiral Roger de Lauria, who served the Crown of Aragon, the family’s presence in Catalonia remained significant for centuries. By 1722, records confirm that members of the Lauria family were well-established residents within the Catalan territories. During this era, families with this surname were often involved in the social and economic life of local towns, contributing to the development of their communities through trade and land management. The name itself is thought to be locative, meaning it likely originated from a specific place or estate known as Lauria, which ancestors of the family inhabited before spreading across the Iberian Peninsula and into Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laurus
Latin term for the laurel tree or bay tree.
This name
LauriaDerived from a habitational name referring to someone who lived near a laurel grove.
also spelled
Laurya
Loria
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Muntaner, Ramon. Crònica de Ramon Muntaner. 1325
Soldevila, Ferran. Història de Catalunya. 1934
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Cancelleria Reial, Registres
Arxiu Històric de Protocols de Barcelona, Protocols Notarials
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