Map of Spain showing where the Pujadas arms are recorded
The Pujadas arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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 Pujadas 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 Pujadas Family in Spain
The surname Pujadas is primarily of Catalan origin, derived from the word "pujada," which refers to an ascent or a slope. Historically, this name was often given to families who lived near a steep hill or a rising path. While the name has deep roots in the northeastern regions of Spain, historical records confirm that members of the family had established themselves in the central region of Castile by 1722. During this period, families often migrated across the Iberian Peninsula to seek new opportunities in trade, agriculture, or royal service. As the Pujadas family moved into the Castilian landscape, they integrated into the local social structures of the time, contributing to the cultural and economic life of their new communities while maintaining the legacy of their ancestral name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pujada
Derived from the Catalan verb pujar meaning to ascend or climb.
This name
PujadasRefers to someone who lived near a steep slope or an elevated path.
also spelled
Pujada
Pujadess
Puyjades
Poozhades
Poozhads
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
Archivo General de Simancas. Registro del Sello de Corte. 1722
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