A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ramos family of Spain.
Reg. 7440 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
branchPeace, and new growth
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une herse sarasine d'or, acc. de deux tours sommées de trois tourelles du même, 1 en chef et 1 en p., celle en p. accostée de deux branches de sin.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Ramos Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Ramos arms are recorded
The Ramos 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 Ramos 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 Ramos Family in Spain
The surname Ramos is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the region of Castile. It is derived from the Spanish word "ramo," which means branch or bough. Historically, this name was often given to individuals who lived near a prominent tree or a wooded area, or it was sometimes associated with families who participated in religious processions carrying palm branches. By the early 18th century, the Ramos family was well-established in the Castilian landscape, where they were deeply integrated into the local social and agricultural life of the region. As the family grew, they contributed to the development of their communities through trade and land management. Their presence in Castile during 1722 reflects a long history of deep roots in the Spanish countryside, where the name served as a marker of their connection to the land and their traditional way of life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ramus
Latin term referring to a branch or bough of a tree.
This name
RamosA topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent branch or a religious reference to Palm Sunday.
also spelled
Ramoz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
branchPeace, and new growth
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
branchPeace, and new growth
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
