A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Montes de Oca family of Spain.
Reg. 8447 · Spanish, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un arbre de sin., le feuillage ch. d'une oie blanche. l'arbre senestré d'un ours ramp. au nat., attaché par deux liens de gu., qui font le tour de son corps et du fût ; le tout soutenu d'une terrasse du sec. ; ledit arbre surm. d'un soleil de gu. et la cime accostée de quatre étoiles d'arg.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Montes de Oca arms are recorded
The Montes de Oca 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 Montes de Oca 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 Montes de Oca Family in Spain
The surname Montes de Oca originated in the rugged landscapes of northern Spain, specifically within the region of Castile. The name is topographic in nature, meaning it was used to identify families who lived near the Oca Mountains. By the early 18th century, the family had established a firm presence in the Castilian heartland, where they were deeply integrated into the local social and agricultural structures of the time. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were active participants in their community, likely working as landowners or local administrators who helped shape the development of their province. As the family grew, their influence spread across the region, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and social mobility common to the Spanish interior during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mons de Aucas
Latin for mountain and Old Spanish for geese.
This name
Montes de OcaA topographic surname referring to a mountain inhabited by or associated with geese.
also spelled
Montesdeoc
Montes de Oka
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
