Map of Spain showing where the Martorello arms are recorded
The Martorello 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 Martorello 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 Martorello Family in Spain
The surname Martorello finds its historical roots in the Mediterranean regions, where it evolved as a diminutive form of the name Martorell. By the early 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the city of Valence, which was then a significant cultural and administrative hub. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the local community during this period. The name itself likely originated as a topographic or habitational identifier, linking the family to specific lands or estates before they transitioned into urban life. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region, contributing to the local trade and civic activities that defined life in Valence during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Martellus
Latin for a small hammer or tool.
This name
MartorelloA diminutive form referring to a descendant of someone associated with a hammer.
also spelled
Martorel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Drôme, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, Collection communale de Valence
Brun-Durand, Justin, Dictionnaire topographique du département de la Drôme, 1891
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