A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Olivera family of Spain.
branchPeace, and new growthJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à un faisceau de rameaux d'olivier de sin., posé en pal.”
The Olivera arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
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.
Reigning in Spain when the Olivera arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Olivera is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word for olive tree. Families bearing this name were often associated with the cultivation of olive groves, which were essential to the economy and daily life of the region. By the early 18th century, the Olivera family had established a notable presence in the Kingdom of Castile. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the family were integrated into the local social and administrative structures of this central Spanish region. During this period, families like the Oliveras often moved between rural agricultural estates and growing urban centers to manage trade and land holdings. This transition helped the name spread throughout various provinces as the family expanded their influence across the Castilian landscape.
Latin word for the olive fruit or the olive tree.
