Map of Spain showing where the Salvatierra arms are recorded
The Salvatierra arms were recorded in Biscaye, c. 1722.
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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra Family in Spain
The surname Salvatierra is a topographic name that originated in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish words "salva" and "tierra," which together translate to "safe land" or "saved land." During the medieval period, this name was often granted to newly established settlements or given to individuals who lived in areas designated as protected zones. By the early 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the province of Biscay, a region known for its unique cultural heritage and strong maritime traditions. Members of the family living in this area during 1722 were part of a society deeply rooted in local customs and agricultural life. As the family moved through different regions of Spain and eventually to the Americas, they carried this name as a reflection of their ancestral connection to these protected territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Salva and Tierra
Derived from Latin salvare meaning to save and terra meaning earth.
This name
SalvatierraRefers to a fortified place or a settlement intended to save or protect the land.
also spelled
Salvatiera
Related arms
Atienzasame arms
Ramirezsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mendizábal, Juan Carlos, Diccionario etimológico de apellidos vascos, 2005
Archivo Histórico de la Nobleza, Sección Nobleza, Legajo 1420, 1722
Faure, Roberto, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2009
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