A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Salcedo family of Spain.
treeLife, endurance and deep rootsJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'arg. à un arbre arr. de sin.,”
The Salcedo 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.
Reigning in Spain when the Salcedo arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Salcedo originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the historic territory of Castile. The name is locative in nature, meaning it was derived from a specific place where the family resided. It comes from the Spanish word "saucedo," which refers to a grove or a plantation of willow trees. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established in the Castilian landscape, serving as a reflection of the rural geography of the Iberian Peninsula. As the family grew, members moved across different provinces, carrying the name into various administrative and social circles of the Spanish kingdom. This expansion helped the name transition from a simple description of a local landmark into a lasting family identity that persisted through generations.
Latin term for the willow tree.
