Map of Spain showing where the Lazarou arms are recorded
The Lazarou 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 Lazarou 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 Lazarou Family in Spain
The surname Lazarou carries a rich history that reflects the movement of people across the Mediterranean and into the Iberian Peninsula. While the name is often associated with Greek origins, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the region of Castile by 1722. During this period, Castile was a central hub for trade and administration, suggesting that the family likely held roles within local commerce or municipal governance. As they integrated into the Spanish social fabric, they maintained their distinct identity while adapting to the cultural landscape of the time. This transition marks the family as part of a broader history of migration where individuals brought unique naming traditions into new territories, eventually weaving their presence into the official records of the Spanish crown.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eleazar
Hebrew name meaning God has helped.
This name
LazarouA patronymic surname derived from the biblical name meaning God is my helper.
also spelled
Lazarro
Lazar
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, 1722
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Expedientes de pruebas de los caballeros de las órdenes militares, 1722
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