Map of Spain showing where the Perea arms are recorded
The Perea arms were recorded in Murcie, 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 Perea 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 Perea Family in Spain
The surname Perea originates from the Iberian Peninsula and is deeply rooted in the linguistic history of Spain. The name is often classified as a topographic surname, which means it was originally used to describe someone who lived near a specific landmark, such as a pear tree or an orchard. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Murcia. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the Perea family were active participants in the social and economic life of this southeastern Spanish city. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the local agricultural or merchant classes, contributing to the development of the Murcian landscape. Over time, the name spread across various regions, but its documented history in Murcia serves as a clear anchor point for understanding the family's early roots in the Mediterranean area.
Perea Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Petrus
Latin for stone or rock derived from the Greek word petros.
This name
PereaA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a stone or rocky terrain.
also spelled
Pereia
Peraya
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
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