A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Llorca family of Spain.
Reg. 5743 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
Colours
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)
“De gu. à un éléphant au nat., supp. de son dos une tour d'arg. et acc. dans les cantons de l'écu de quatre quinconces d'étoiles (8) d'arg.; le tout acc. de quatre vois étendus d'or, 1 en chef, 1 en p. et 1 à chaque flanc.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Llorca arms are recorded
The Llorca arms were recorded in Murcie, c. 1722.
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 Llorca 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 Llorca Family in Spain
The Llorca family name has deep roots in the southeastern region of Spain, particularly within the province of Murcia. By the early eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were well established in this area, living through a period of significant agricultural and social development in the Spanish Levant. The name itself is often linked to the geography of the Mediterranean coast, as it likely originated as a topographic surname for families living near specific landmarks or water sources in the region. During the 1700s, families like the Llorcas were often involved in the local trade and farming networks that defined the Murcian economy. Their presence in the region during this time suggests they were part of the steady growth of local communities that helped shape the cultural identity of Murcia before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laurel
Derived from the Latin laurus, referring to the laurel tree.
This name
LlorcaA topographic surname for someone who lived near a place where laurel trees grew.
also spelled
Lorka
Lorcha
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
Pérez de Hita, Ginés, Historia de los bandos de los zegríes y abencerrajes, caballeros moros de Granada, 1595 (reprinted editions consulted for regional genealogical context)
Sanchis Sivera, José, Nomenclátor geográfico de la provincia de Valencia y Murcia, 1922
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
