A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Santa-Cruz family of Spain.
Reg. 4307 · Spanish, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à la croix de Calatrava de gu.; au 2 d'azur à une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'or, vomissant des flammes de gu. par les fenêtres et la porte; au 3 de gu. à laigle d'or.”
SpainMurcie, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Santa-Cruz arms are recorded
The Santa-Cruz 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 Santa-Cruz 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 Santa-Cruz Family in Spain
The surname Santa Cruz is a topographical name, meaning it was originally given to families who lived near a place marked by a holy cross. During the early eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the region of Murcia, Spain. By 1722, records indicate that members of the Santa Cruz family were integrated into the local social and administrative fabric of the city. At that time, Murcia was a vital agricultural and trade hub, and families with this name often held positions of local influence or managed land in the fertile river valley. The name reflects a deep connection to the religious and cultural traditions of the Iberian Peninsula, as the cross was a powerful symbol used to identify specific geographic landmarks or parish boundaries. As the family grew, they became part of the steady development of the Murcian community, contributing to the regional history of southeastern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sanctus Crux
Latin for holy or sacred cross.
This name
Santa-CruzRefers to a person living near a shrine or location dedicated to the Holy Cross.
also spelled
Santacrus
Holycross
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia, Protocolos Notariales de Murcia, 1722
Pérez de Hita, Ginés, Historia de los vandos de los Zegríes y Abencerrajes, cavalleros moros de Granada, 1595
Real Academia de la Historia, Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar, 1845
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
