Map of Spain showing where the Longoria arms are recorded
The Longoria arms were recorded in Andalusia, c. 1722.
Andalusia was the last part of Spain taken back from the Moors, and the land was shared out among the men who took it. A grant of land came with a grant of arms, so the region produced a great many.
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 Longoria 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 Andalusia.
Origin & History of the Longoria Family in Spain
The surname Longoria originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the mountainous landscapes of Asturias. While the name is deeply rooted in the north, historical records confirm that members of the family had migrated south to Andalusia by 1722. During this period, the family established themselves within the social and administrative structures of the region, often participating in local governance and land management. The name itself is thought to be topographic in nature, likely derived from the combination of words describing a long or extended area of land. As the family moved across the Iberian Peninsula, they carried their name into new territories, blending their northern heritage with the distinct cultural traditions of southern Spain. This migration reflects the broader patterns of movement that defined Spanish society during the eighteenth century as families sought new opportunities in growing agricultural and urban centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Longus
Latin term meaning long or tall.
This name
LongoriaRefers to a person living near a long or extended area of land.
also spelled
Longrate
Longratt
Longra
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo, Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana, 1952
Mogrobejo, Endika de, Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones, 1995
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
