A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lizama family of Spain.
Reg. 9836 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un écusson en coeur aux armes de Aragon, qui sont d'or à quatre pals de gu.; ledit écusson acc. de quatre poissons d'azur dans les cantons de l'écu, posés dans la direction d'un sautoir, les têtes vers les angles de l'écu.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Lizama arms are recorded
The Lizama 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 Lizama 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 Lizama Family in Spain
The surname Lizama is deeply rooted in the history of northern Spain, with records confirming that members of the family were established in the Kingdom of Aragon by the year 1722. The name is widely considered to be of Basque origin, likely derived from the words "lize," meaning a meadow or pasture, and "ama," which often refers to a mother or a specific location. During the eighteenth century, families bearing this name were often involved in the agricultural and administrative life of the Aragonese countryside. As the family grew, they moved across different regions of the Iberian Peninsula, eventually spreading to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world. This migration was common for families of that era who sought new opportunities in trade or local government service. Today, the name remains a testament to the family's long-standing connection to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Spanish borderlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lize
A Basque term referring to a meadow or a grassy pasture.
This name
LizamaA topographic surname denoting someone who lived near or worked on a specific meadow.
also spelled
Lizanna
Lizannah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mendizábal, Juan, Diccionario etimológico de apellidos vascos, 1985
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registros de la Real Audiencia de Aragón
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
