Map of Spain showing where the Rengifo arms are recorded
The Rengifo 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 Rengifo 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 Rengifo Family in Spain
The Rengifo family name has deep roots in the southern region of Spain known as Andalusia. By the early 18th century, members of the family were well-established in this area, which was a vital center for trade and culture during the Spanish colonial era. The name itself is thought to have evolved from local linguistic patterns common to the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shaped the region over many centuries. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Andalusian towns, often participating in the agricultural and administrative life of their communities. This early presence in Andalusia provided a foundation for the family to eventually expand their reach across the Spanish-speaking world, carrying their history and identity into new territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Renifer
Derived from the Germanic name Reginfrid meaning wise counsel and peace.
This name
RengifoA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a specific river or stream.
also spelled
Rengyfo
Rengypho
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Archivo General de Indias, Contratación, 5427, N.2, R.1, 1722
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
