Map of Spain showing where the Urrutia arms are recorded
The Urrutia arms were recorded in Asturies, 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 Urrutia 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 Urrutia Family in Spain
The surname Urrutia originates from the Basque language and is composed of the words urru, meaning distant, and tia, which serves as a suffix for a place. Together, the name translates to a place located at a distance or a remote area. While the name is deeply rooted in the Basque Country, historical records confirm that members of the Urrutia family were well-established in the region of Asturias by 1722. During this era, families often migrated across northern Spain for work, trade, or to settle on new land. The presence of the family in Asturias suggests that they were part of a broader movement of Basque people who brought their traditions and linguistic heritage into neighboring provinces. Over time, the family became integrated into the local social and economic life of their new home while maintaining the unique identity tied to their ancestral name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
urrutia
Basque words urrun meaning far and tia meaning place
This name
UrrutiaRefers to a person who lived in a place located far away.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Koldo Mitxelena, Apellidos vascos, 1953
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
Fausto Arocena, Los apellidos vascos, 1965
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