Map of Spain showing where the Salinas arms are recorded
The Salinas arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Salinas 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 Aragon.
Origin & History of the Salinas Family in Spain
The surname Salinas is a topographical name that originated in Spain, derived from the Spanish word for salt works or salt mines. Families who carried this name often lived near or worked at locations where salt was harvested, which was a highly valuable commodity in the medieval economy. By the early eighteenth century, the Salinas family had established a notable presence in the region of Aragon. During this period, families in Aragon were often deeply connected to the local agricultural and trade systems that defined the landscape of northeastern Spain. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the province, contributing to the local community through their work and regional ties. This history reflects the broader movement of families who settled in specific areas of the Iberian Peninsula to manage essential natural resources.
Salinas Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Sal
Latin term for salt derived from the word salis.
This name
SalinasRefers to a person who lived near or worked at salt flats or salt mines.
also spelled
Salinaz
Salinass
Salina
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Real Audiencia de Aragón, Serie de Procesos
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