Map of Spain showing where the Salgado arms are recorded
The Salgado arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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 Salgado 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Salgado Family in Spain
The surname Salgado is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the regions of Galicia and Castile. The word itself is derived from the Latin term "salicatus," which refers to land that is salty or rich in salt deposits. Historically, this suggests that the earliest families bearing this name likely lived near salt marshes or worked in the salt trade, which was a vital industry in medieval Spain. By the early 18th century, the family had established a firm presence in the heart of Castile. During this period, the Salgado name was associated with families who held land and participated in the local administration of their rural communities. As these families moved through the Spanish interior, they helped spread the name across the region, cementing its place in the historical record of the Castilian provinces by 1722.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sal
Derived from the Latin word sal, meaning salt.
This name
SalgadoRefers to a person who lived near a salt marsh or worked in the salt trade.
also spelled
Salgada
Salgadou
Salgad
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Faure, Roberto, María Asunción Ribes, and Antonio García. Diccionario de apellidos españoles. 2001
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cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
