Map of Spain showing where the Saldaña arms are recorded
The Saldaña 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 Saldaña 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 Saldaña Family in Spain
The surname Saldaña is a topographical name that originated in the northern regions of Spain, specifically from the town of Saldaña in the province of Palencia. During the Middle Ages, families often adopted the names of the lands they inhabited or governed as a way to establish their identity and social standing. By the early 18th century, the family had expanded its reach significantly, with documented records confirming that members of the Saldaña lineage were established in Andalusia by 1722. This migration was common during the period of the Reconquista and the subsequent repopulation efforts, as families moved south to take advantage of new agricultural and administrative opportunities. Over time, the name became deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of southern Spain, reflecting a history of movement and adaptation across the Iberian Peninsula.
Saldaña Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Salcedo
Derived from the Latin word salix meaning willow tree.
This name
SaldañaA topographic surname referring to a place where many willow trees grow.
also spelled
Saldanna
Saldania
Saldanya
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro General del Sello, 1475–1521
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