A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sancho family of Spain.
Reg. 7664 · Spanish, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'arg. à la croix d'Alcantara de gu., vidée du champ, acc. de quatre tourt. du même, dans les cantons; au 2 de sin. à une tour sommée d'une tourelle, celle-ci supp. un sanglier, et une échelle apposée contre la tour à sen., le tout d'or.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Sancho arms are recorded
The Sancho arms were recorded in Murcie, 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 Sancho 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 Sancho Family in Spain
The surname Sancho originates from the medieval Latin name Sanctius, which carries the meaning of saintly or holy. It became a prominent name throughout the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, largely because it was favored by several kings in the kingdoms of Navarre, Aragon, and Castile. By the early 18th century, families bearing this name had established deep roots in the region of Murcia. In 1722, records indicate that members of the Sancho family were active participants in the social and economic life of the Murcian community. During this era, families often settled in specific provinces to manage agricultural lands or engage in local trade. The presence of the Sancho name in Murcia during this time reflects the broader movement of families across Spain as they sought to build stable lives and contribute to the growth of their local towns.
Sancho Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Sanctius
Derived from the Latin word for holy or sacred.
This name
SanchoA medieval Spanish given name signifying a holy or saintly person.
also spelled
Sanchos de Melgar
Sancho Melgar
Sanchis de Melgar
Sancho
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigès i Olivart, Josep Maria. Diccionario de nombres de personas. 1993
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia. Protocolos Notariales de Murcia. 1722
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
