A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Perillo family of Spain.
Reg. 0772 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bridgeOne who joins what was divided
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: au 1 de sin. à un pont de deux arches d'arg., jeté sur une eau du même; au 2 d'or à trois poires de sin., tigées et feuillées du même, les queues en bas; au 3 de sin. à un mont sommé d'un tronc d'arbre arr. en pal, ledit tronc ailé de quatre demi-vols abaissés, 2 de chaque côté l'un sur l'autre, le tout d'or; au 4 c.-éc., de gu. à une tour sommée de trois tourelles d'arg., et d'or à un boeuf de gu., et sur le tout de ces quartiers d'azur à quatre fasces ondées d'or. Sur le tout des grands quartiers d'azur à trois fleurs-de-lis d'or.”
CataloniaValence · Catalonia, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Perillo arms are recorded
The Perillo arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Perillo 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Perillo Family in Spain
The surname Perillo traces its roots to the northeastern region of the Iberian Peninsula, where it became firmly established in Catalonia by the early 18th century. Linguists suggest that the name likely evolved from the Latin word *pirum*, meaning pear, which often served as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a pear orchard or worked as a fruit grower. By 1722, records confirm that families bearing this name were active participants in the local economy and social fabric of Catalan towns. During this era, the family was part of the agrarian society that defined the Mediterranean landscape, likely contributing to the vibrant trade and cultivation practices that characterized the region. Over generations, the name became a permanent marker of identity for these families as they navigated the shifting political and cultural landscape of Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pyrus
Latin term for a pear tree.
This name
PerilloA topographic name for someone who lived near a small pear tree.
also spelled
Perillose
Perilloss
Perillo
Perilos
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni Maria and Moll, Francesc de Borja, Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registres de la Reial Audiència
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bridgeOne who joins what was divided
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bridgeOne who joins what was divided
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
