A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Segarra family of Spain.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commanderJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or à trois bandes d'azur.”
The Segarra arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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.
Reigning in Spain when the Segarra arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Segarra is deeply rooted in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, with its origins tied to the geographical landscape of the region. The name is topographic, meaning it was likely adopted by families who lived near or worked on a "segarra," a term historically associated with rocky or mountainous terrain. While the family established a notable presence in Castile by 1722, the name itself traces back much further to the linguistic evolution of northern Spain. During the medieval period, families often took their names from the specific lands they cultivated or the villages they inhabited. As these families migrated across the Spanish kingdoms, they carried the name with them, eventually rooting themselves in the administrative and social structures of the Castilian heartland. By the early 18th century, the Segarra name was well-integrated into the local records of Castile, reflecting a long history of agricultural and community life that defined the experiences of many families during that era.
Latin term meaning to dry or to wither.
