Map of Spain showing where the Llanas arms are recorded
The Llanas 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 Llanas 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 Llanas Family in Spain
The surname Llanas finds its historical roots in the rugged landscape of northern Spain, particularly within the region of Aragon. By the early 18th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in Aragonese communities. The name itself is topographic in origin, derived from the Spanish word "llanas," which translates to "plains" or "flat lands." This suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry the name likely lived on or worked upon the expansive, level plateaus characteristic of the Ebro River valley. As these families grew, they became deeply integrated into the local social and agricultural structures of the region, maintaining their presence in the area for generations. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of the land into a formal family identifier that linked its members to the unique geography of their Aragonese home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Plana
Latin term meaning flat, level, or even ground.
This name
LlanasRefers to someone who lived on or near a flat plain or level terrain.
also spelled
Llinass
Llinasz
Yinas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Archivo de Protocolos de Zaragoza
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