A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lozano family of Spain.
Reg. 4385 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un dextrochère arm., mouv. du flanc, tenant une épée dirigée vers le canton sen. du chef, et acc. en p. de trois fers de lance rangés, le tout d'arg.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Lozano arms are recorded
The Lozano 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 Lozano 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 Lozano Family in Spain
The surname Lozano has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly within the historic region of Castile. Linguists believe the name originated as a descriptive nickname derived from the Spanish word "lozano," which refers to someone who is lush, healthy, or full of vibrant energy. During the Middle Ages, such nicknames were commonly used to distinguish individuals based on their physical appearance or personality traits before becoming permanent family names passed down through generations. By the early 18th century, the Lozano family was well-established in the Castilian landscape, where they participated in the social and agricultural life of the region. Their presence in 1722 reflects a time when the family had already solidified its identity within the local community, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of central Spain.
Lozano Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Luz
Derived from the Latin word lux meaning light.
This name
LozanoRefers to a person originating from the town of Lozano or a light-skinned individual.
also spelled
Losano
Lozanno
Lozanho
Related arms
Cort-Heyligerssimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, Protocolos Notariales de Castilla
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armA person of action, industrious and laborious
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
