A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rocamora family of Spain.
Reg. 0359 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un vase d'or, accosté de deux fleurs-de-lis du même; le vase rempli de feuillages de sin. entremêlés de deux roses de gu. et posé sur un petit tertre rocheux au nat., s'élevant d'une mer d'azur agitée d'arg.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Rocamora arms are recorded
The Rocamora arms were recorded in Murcie, c. 1722.
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 Rocamora 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 Rocamora Family in Spain
The surname Rocamora is deeply rooted in the geography of the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the regions of Catalonia and the Kingdom of Murcia. The name is topographic in origin, derived from the combination of the words "roca" and "mora," which translate to "dark rock" or "Moorish rock." This suggests that the earliest families to adopt the name likely lived near a prominent, dark-colored stone formation or a landmark associated with the historical presence of the Moors in Spain. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Murcia, where records from 1722 confirm their integration into the local social and administrative fabric. During this era, members of the Rocamora family were often involved in the management of land and local governance, reflecting a transition from regional landowners to influential figures within the Murcian community. Their history is closely tied to the shifting borders and cultural exchanges that defined southeastern Spain during the medieval and early modern periods.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Roca and Mora
Roca means rock or cliff and Mora means blackberry or dark.
This name
RocamoraA topographic surname referring to someone living near a rocky cliff covered in dark vegetation.
also spelled
Rocamorra
Rocamorae
Rocamorah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
García-Garrabella, J., Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2005
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
Moll, F. de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
