Map of Spain showing where the Quintanilla arms are recorded
The Quintanilla 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 Quintanilla 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 Quintanilla Family in Spain
The surname Quintanilla is a topographical name that originated in the northern regions of Spain. It is derived from the word quintana, which historically referred to a country house, a farm, or a small estate that paid a specific tax or rent. During the Middle Ages, families who lived on or managed these types of lands began to adopt the name to identify their place of origin or their social standing. By the early 18th century, the family had established a firm presence in the region of Castile. Records from 1722 confirm that members of the Quintanilla family were active participants in the social and administrative life of the Castilian provinces. Over time, the name spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula and eventually traveled to the Americas, where it became a well-established family lineage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Quintus
Latin word meaning fifth, often referring to a fifth-born child.
This name
QuintanillaA topographic name for someone living near a small country estate or farm.
also spelled
Kintana
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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