Map of Spain showing where the Lazáro arms are recorded
The Lazáro 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 Lazáro 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 Lazáro Family in Spain
The surname Lázaro traces its roots to the ancient Hebrew name Eleazar, which translates to "God has helped." Over many centuries, this name spread across the Mediterranean and eventually became deeply established in the Iberian Peninsula. By the early 18th century, the family was well-documented in the region of Castile, a central area of Spain known for its historical influence and agricultural development. During this period, families named Lázaro were often tied to the local land and the religious traditions of their communities. As they lived in Castile in 1722, these ancestors were likely part of a society transitioning through the Enlightenment, where record-keeping in parish registers became more consistent. This allowed the family to maintain a clear identity as they navigated the social and economic changes of the Spanish countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eleazar
God has helped
This name
LazároA Spanish surname derived from the Hebrew name meaning God has helped.
also spelled
Lazarro
Lazar
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigés, Josep M., Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Clero, Libros de Bautismos y Matrimonios de Castilla, 1722
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