A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Scalzo family of Spain.
Reg. 5894 · Spanish, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
knightChivalry and service in arms
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un chevalier, arm. de toutes pièces d'arg., revêtu d'une cotte d'armes de sa., le casque panaché de gu., la visière levée, traversant une eau d'azur et portant dans ses bras une jeune fille hab. de sin., les bras et les jambes nues; à la bord. d'arg., ch. de huit bes. d'or.”
SpainBiscaye, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Scalzo arms are recorded
The Scalzo 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 Scalzo 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 Scalzo Family in Spain
The family name Scalzo originates from the Italian language and carries a meaning rooted in the concept of being barefoot or unshod. Historically, this term was often used as a descriptive nickname for individuals who lived a life of poverty or belonged to specific religious orders that practiced austerity. By the early 18th century, members of the family had established a presence in the region of Biscaye. This suggests that the family was part of a broader pattern of migration and movement across European territories during that era. These early ancestors likely integrated into local communities by working in trade or agriculture, helping to anchor the name within the social fabric of the region by 1722.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
calceus
Latin term referring to a shoe or footwear.
This name
ScalzoDerived from a nickname for someone who went barefoot or wore simple sandals.
also spelled
Eskaltso
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
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knightChivalry and service in arms
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
knightChivalry and service in arms
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
