Map of Spain showing where the Martorell arms are recorded
The Martorell arms were recorded in Valence, c. 1722.
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 Martorell 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 Martorell Family in Spain
The surname Martorell originates from the Catalan-speaking regions of the Iberian Peninsula, where it was historically linked to specific geographic locations and local landholdings. The name is derived from the term "martorell," which refers to a type of marten or a small forest-dwelling animal, suggesting that early ancestors may have been associated with areas known for these creatures or perhaps adopted the name as a descriptive nickname. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Valence, a region where they integrated into the local social and economic fabric. During this period, families like the Martorells were often involved in agricultural management or local governance, helping to shape the development of their communities through trade and land stewardship. Their presence in Valence by 1722 reflects a long-standing tradition of families settling in fertile Mediterranean regions to build lasting legacies through generations of community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Myrtus
Latin term for the myrtle shrub or plant.
This name
MartorellA topographic name for someone who lived near a place where myrtle bushes grew.
also spelled
Martorel
Related arms
Châtelsame arms
Castelletsimilar arms
Castellonsimilar arms
Gutierrezsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu del Regne de València, Protocolos Notariales de Valencia, 1722
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