A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pascual family of Spain.
Reg. 5380 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lambGentleness, patience and faith
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sin. à un agneau pascal pass., buvant dans une fontaine d'arg. à dextre; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à une étoile (8) d'or, entre deux tours du même, posées sur une terrasse de sin.”
SpainBiscaye, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Pascual arms are recorded
The Pascual arms were recorded in Biscaye, 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 Pascual 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 Pascual Family in Spain
The surname Pascual originates from the Latin name Paschalis, which refers to the religious festival of Easter. Historically, this name was often given to children born during the Easter season, marking them as children of the resurrection. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the province of Biscay, a region in the Basque Country known for its distinct cultural identity and mountainous geography. During this era, families in Biscay often lived in rural farmsteads known as baserriak, which served as the center of both family life and local agricultural production. The presence of the Pascual name in regional records from 1722 suggests that the family was well-integrated into the local community, likely participating in the traditional social and economic structures that defined life in northern Spain at the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Paschalis
Latin term derived from pascha meaning relating to Easter or Passover.
This name
PascualRefers to someone born during the Easter season or on the feast of Passover.
also spelled
Paskual
Paskwal
Paskal
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mendizábal, J., Diccionario etimológico de apellidos vascos, 1987
Faure, R. and Ribes, M. X., Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2009
Archivo Histórico Diocesano de Vizcaya, Libros Sacramentales de la anteiglesia de [Local Parish Name]
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lambGentleness, patience and faith
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lambGentleness, patience and faith
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
