A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mareno family of Spain.
Reg. 5468 · Spanish, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à une tour sommée d'une tourelle de gu., acc. de deux aigles de profil de sa. qui s'élancent des créneaux de la tourelle à dextre et à sen., celle à sen. cont.”
CastileEstrémadure · Castile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Mareno arms are recorded
The Mareno 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 Mareno 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 Mareno Family in Spain
The surname Mareno finds its historical roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the region of Castile. By the year 1722, records confirm that members of the family were established in this area, which served as a central hub for Spanish culture and administration during the eighteenth century. The name is often linked to the Spanish word "moreno," which historically served as a descriptive term for individuals with darker hair or a tanned complexion. As families in Castile grew and moved across the region, they often took on these descriptive nicknames to distinguish themselves from other households in their local villages. Over time, these nicknames became permanent family names that were passed down through generations, reflecting the physical traits and personal identities of the early ancestors who lived in the heart of Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Marinus
Derived from the Latin word for of the sea or marine.
This name
MarenoA topographic or habitational surname referring to someone who lived near the sea.
also spelled
Morreno
Morenno
Moren
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 General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
