A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lazcano family of Spain.
Reg. 3726 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'azur à la barre d'or, engoulée de deux têtes de dragon de sin., lamp. de gu., acc. en chef d'un croiss. tourné d'arg. et en p. d'une étoile (8) d'or; à la bord. d'or, ch. de onze flanchis de gu., 4 en chef, 3 en p. et 2 à chaque flanc, l'un sur l'autre.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Lazcano arms are recorded
The Lazcano arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Lazcano 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Lazcano Family in Spain
The surname Lazcano originates from the Basque region of northern Spain, where it evolved from the local language. The name is derived from the Basque words "latz," meaning rough or harsh, and "kano," which refers to a field or a place. This suggests that the earliest members of the family were likely people who lived on or worked a specific piece of rugged land. By the early 18th century, the family had expanded their presence across the Iberian Peninsula, with documented records confirming their residence in the Kingdom of Aragon by 1722. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the local agricultural or administrative life of their respective provinces. As they moved away from their ancestral Basque roots, they maintained the name as a way to preserve their regional identity and family history across different Spanish territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Latz
Basque term meaning a rough or uneven surface or texture.
This name
LazcanoDerived from a place name meaning a location characterized by rough or stony terrain.
also spelled
Lascano
Lazkano
Laskano
Related arms
Hoyossimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mendizábal, Ramón, Diccionario etimológico de apellidos vascos, 1987
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registros de la Real Audiencia de Aragón, 1722
García Carraffa, Alberto y Arturo, El solar vasco navarro, 1947
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dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
