Map of Spain showing where the Matousek arms are recorded
The Matousek arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Matousek 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Matousek Family in Spain
The surname Matousek originates from the Czech language as a diminutive form of the name Matouš, which is the Czech equivalent of Matthew. While the name is deeply rooted in Slavic naming traditions, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Aragon by 1722. During this period, the movement of families across Europe was often driven by trade routes, military service, or the search for new agricultural opportunities. Settling in a region like Aragon suggests that these early ancestors were likely part of a broader migration pattern that brought Central European individuals into the Iberian Peninsula. Over time, the family adapted to the local culture while maintaining the distinct spelling of their name, which serves as a linguistic link to their ancestral origins in Bohemia.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Matouš
A Czech diminutive form of the Hebrew name Matthew meaning gift of God.
This name
MatousekA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Matthew.
also spelled
Matossez
Matosess
Matose
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kott, František Štěpán, Česko-německý slovník zvláště grammaticko-fraseologický, 1878
Mendl, Bedřich, Z hospodářských dějin středověké Evropy, 1934
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Registro General del Sello, 1722
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
branchPeace, and new growth
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
branchPeace, and new growth
