A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Manriquez family of Spain.
Reg. 4574 · Spanish, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
moonSerenity, and the changing seasons
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
vol / wingsSwiftness and protection
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
What the shield shows
A red background with two gold cauldrons, one above the other, inside a silver border carrying eight black ermine tail marks.
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à deux chaudières d'or, l'une sur l'autre; à la bord. d'arg., ch. de huit mouch. d'herm. de sa. C.: deux couleuvres ondoyantes en pals d'or entrelacées; entre un vol d'azur.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Manriquez Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Manriquez arms are recorded
The Manriquez arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
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 Manriquez 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 Manriquez Family in Spain
Pronunciationman-REE-keth/manˈrikeθ/
The name Manriquez is a patronymic surname, which means it was originally derived from the first name of a father or ancestor. It comes from the medieval given name Manrique. This name has Germanic roots and is believed to have evolved from the words for man and ruler. Over time, families who descended from a man named Manrique began using the name to identify their lineage, eventually turning it into a permanent family surname.
By the early 18th century, the Manriquez family was well established in the region of Castile, Spain. During this period, Castile was a central hub for Spanish culture and administration. Families living there often held roles in local government, agriculture, or the church. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the social and economic life of the region. As the Spanish Empire expanded, many families from Castile migrated to other territories, carrying their name and history with them across the globe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Manrique
A Germanic personal name derived from elements meaning man and powerful ruler.
This name
ManriquezA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Manrique.
also spelled
Manryque
Manreek
Manriquez
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigés, Josep M., Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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moonSerenity, and the changing seasons
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
moonSerenity, and the changing seasons
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
