Map of Spain showing where the Rovira arms are recorded
The Rovira 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 Rovira 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 Rovira Family in Spain
The surname Rovira is rooted in the Catalan language and is classified as a topographic name. It originates from the word "rovere," which refers to a forest of oak trees. Families who took this name often lived near or worked within these wooded areas in the northeastern regions of the Iberian Peninsula. By the early 18th century, the family had expanded its reach beyond its Catalan origins. Records confirm that members of the Rovira family were established in the region of Castile by 1722. During this period, families often migrated across different Spanish provinces to pursue new agricultural opportunities or administrative positions. This movement helped the name transition from a localized identifier to a broader presence across the Spanish landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Robur
Latin term referring to hard wood or an oak tree.
This name
RoviraA topographic surname for someone who lived near an oak forest or grove.
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
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
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