A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lucena family of Spain.
Reg. 3163 · Spanish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à une tour d'arg.; au 2 losangé d'or et de gu. L'écu entouré d'une bord. de gu., ch. de huit canons sur leurs affûts, alternativement d'arg. et d'or, ceux dans les cantons d'arg. [On trouve ces armes augmentées de huit chaudières échiq. d'or et de gu., alternant avec les canons.]”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Lucena arms are recorded
The Lucena 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 Lucena 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 Lucena Family in Spain
The surname Lucena is a topographic name that originated from the town of the same name located in the province of Córdoba, Spain. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families to adopt the name of their place of origin as a way to identify their roots when they moved to new regions. By the early 18th century, members of the Lucena family had established a notable presence in the kingdom of Castile, specifically by the year 1722. During this period in Spanish history, families often moved across the peninsula to seek new opportunities in agriculture, trade, or government service. As these individuals settled in Castilian towns, they carried the name Lucena with them, helping to spread the lineage far from its original southern home. This pattern of migration was a typical part of life in early modern Spain as families looked to build stable lives in the heart of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lucentia
Derived from the Latin word for light or shining.
This name
LucenaRefers to a place of light or a bright, shining location.
also spelled
Lucenna
Lucenah
Lucenha
Lusena
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
