A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Perish family of Spain.
Reg. 5092 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une galère d'or, mâtée, voilée et pavillonnée d'arg.”
AndalusiaAndalusia, c. 1722
Where the Perish Arms Were Recorded
Andalusia
Map of Spain showing where the Perish arms are recorded
The Perish arms were recorded in Andalusia, c. 1722.
Andalusia was the last part of Spain taken back from the Moors, and the land was shared out among the men who took it. A grant of land came with a grant of arms, so the region produced a great many.
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 Perish 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 Andalusia.
Origin & History of the Perish Family in Spain
The family name Perish carries a rich history that traces back to the vibrant cultural landscape of Andalusia in the early eighteenth century. By 1722, records indicate that members of this family were already established within the region, living amidst a society shaped by centuries of diverse influences and shifting borders. During this era, families in southern Spain often played vital roles in local agriculture, trade, or regional administration, contributing to the unique social fabric of the Iberian Peninsula. As the family moved through the generations, the name likely evolved alongside the changing linguistic patterns of the area. This early presence in Andalusia suggests that the family was deeply connected to the traditions and daily life of a region known for its historical significance and its role as a gateway between Europe and the Mediterranean world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Petrus
Latin for stone or rock derived from the Greek word petros.
This name
PerishA locative or occupational surname likely referring to someone residing near a rocky area.
also spelled
Perichee
Pericheh
Perichet
Perish
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro General del Sello, 1722
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Granada, Pleitos de Hidalguía, 1722
Domínguez Ortiz, Antonio, La sociedad española en el siglo XVIII, 1955
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shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
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