A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Roldan family of Spain.
Reg. 1541 · Spanish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'arg. à l'aigle de sa.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur au lion d'or, surm. de trois fleurs-de-lis du même, 2 et 1; au 4 de sa. à un cor-de-chasse d'arg., posé en bande, l'embouchure à dextre. A la bord. d'azur, ch. de quatorze étoiles (8) d'arg., 3 en chef, 4 à chaque flanc et 3 en p.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Roldan arms are recorded
The Roldan 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 Roldan 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 Roldan Family in Spain
The surname Roldan originates from the medieval Germanic name Hrodland, which combines the words for fame and land. Over many centuries, this name spread across Europe and eventually became deeply rooted in the Spanish regions. By the early 18th century, the family had established a clear presence in the city of Murcia. In 1722, records show that members of the Roldan family were active participants in the social and administrative life of this southeastern Spanish territory. During this era, families like the Roldans often held roles in local agriculture or trade, helping to shape the growing economy of the region. Their documented presence in Murcia during this time reflects a long history of settlement and community involvement that has been passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hrodland
Derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and land or territory.
This name
RoldanA Spanish surname of Germanic origin signifying a renowned or famous landholder.
also spelled
Roldane
Roldann
Roldahn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
