A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Paredes family of Spain.
Reg. 9405 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'arg., posée à sen., et un laurier de sin., posé à dextre, acc. d'un ours pass. de sa., enchaîné au fût et br. sur le pied du laurier; le tout soutenu d'une champagne fascée-ondée d'arg. et d'azur.”
SpainAsturies, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Paredes arms are recorded
The Paredes arms were recorded in Asturies, 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 Paredes 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 Paredes Family in Spain
The surname Paredes is a topographic name, which means it was originally given to people based on the physical features of the land where they lived. In Spanish, the word "pared" refers to a wall, often specifically a stone wall or a partition used in farming and property boundaries. Families who took this name likely lived near a prominent wall, a ruined structure, or a fortified site. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the northern region of Asturias. During this period, the family members were often integrated into the local agrarian society, where they played active roles in the social and economic life of their mountain communities. As the family grew, they spread from these northern territories into other parts of the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the name as a reflection of their ancestral connection to the landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Parietes
Latin term referring to walls or partitions of a building.
This name
ParedesA topographic name for someone who lived near a wall or a ruined fortification.
also spelled
Paredez
Related arms
Solisrecorded with Paredes, same area
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
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen. Apellidos en España. 1997
Archivo Histórico de Asturias. Catastro de Ensenada, Libro de Legajos. 1752
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bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
