Map of Spain showing where the Valderrama arms are recorded
The Valderrama arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
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.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Valderrama 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 Castile.
Origin & History of the Valderrama Family in Spain
The Valderrama surname originates from the rugged landscapes of the Castile region in Spain, where it functioned as a topographic name. In the Spanish language, the prefix "val" refers to a valley, while "derrama" relates to the distribution or spreading of water, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors likely lived near a valley with a branching stream or a seasonal river. By the year 1722, records confirm that the family was well-established within the social and administrative fabric of the Castilian heartland. During this period, the family members were often linked to the management of land and local agricultural resources, which was a common way for families to secure their status in rural Spanish society. As the family grew, they moved through the various provinces of the region, carrying the name as a reflection of their deep connection to the specific geography of their ancestral home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Val de Rama
Valley of the branch or valley of the Rama river.
This name
ValderramaA topographic surname denoting someone who lived in a valley characterized by branches or a specific river.
also spelled
Valderramah
Valderramae
Valderramas
Valderama
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Pescador del Hoyo, María del Carmen, Apellidos en España, 1996
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
