A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Leanos family of Spain.
Reg. 8682 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à une tour de deux étages d'arg., accostée de deux coquilles du même; au 2 de gu. à quatre bandes d'or, acc. de six bes. du même, posés entre les bandes, 2, 2 et 2.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Leanos arms are recorded
The Leanos arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Leanos 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Leanos Family in Spain
The surname Leanos traces its roots to the historic region of Castile in central Spain. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established members of the local community. During this period, Castile served as the political and cultural heart of the Spanish Empire. Families like the Leanos were often involved in the agricultural and administrative life of the rural provinces. As the name spread through the region, it became associated with the distinct traditions and dialect of the Castilian people. Over time, these early ancestors helped shape the social fabric of their towns before later generations began to migrate to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Llanos
Derived from the Latin word planus meaning flat or level ground.
This name
LeanosRefers to a person who lived on or near a flat plain or open field.
also spelled
Llanoss
Llanosz
Yanos
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección de Consejos, 1722
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
