Map of Spain showing where the Ramon arms are recorded
The Ramon arms were recorded in Iles Baléares, c. 1725.
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
1724–1746
Reigning in Spain when the Ramon 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 Ramon Family in Spain
The surname Ramon traces its roots back to the Germanic name Raginmund, which combines the elements for advice and protection. Over many centuries, this name spread across Europe and eventually became deeply established in the Mediterranean region. By the early 18th century, the family was well-settled in the Balearic Islands. Records from 1725 confirm that members of the Ramon family were active participants in the local society of these islands during this period. Life in the Balearic Islands at that time revolved around maritime trade, agriculture, and the unique cultural traditions of the region. As a family living in this strategic location, the Ramons were part of a community that navigated the complex political shifts of the Spanish Mediterranean. Their presence in the islands reflects the broader movement and integration of families who helped shape the social fabric of the Balearic archipelago during the 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Raginmund
Derived from Germanic elements meaning advice and protector.
This name
RamonWise protector or counselor who provides guidance and guards others.
also spelled
Ramond
Raymon
Ramun
Raymond
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
Arxiu del Regne de Mallorca, Protocolos Notariales, 1725
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
branchPeace, and new growth
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
branchPeace, and new growth
