A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Valerio family of Spain.
Reg. 9110 · Spanish, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à une tour sommée d'une tourelle d'arg., ouv. et aj. du champ, accostée de deux guérites du même, et un chevalier devant la porte, arm. de toutes pièces d'arg., tenant une épée haute.”
Spainc. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Valerio arms are recorded
The Valerio 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.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Valerio 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 Valerio Family in Spain
The surname Valerio finds its linguistic roots in the Latin word *valere*, which translates to being strong, healthy, or powerful. This name was historically used as a Roman cognomen, or nickname, to describe a person of vigorous character or physical strength. By the early 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the Castile region of Spain. During this period, the name was often associated with families who held roles in local administration or agriculture within the Spanish heartland. As the family grew, members moved through various provinces, carrying the name across the Iberian Peninsula and eventually into broader Mediterranean territories. The history of the Valerio name reflects a transition from a descriptive Roman title to a stable family identity that became deeply woven into the social fabric of colonial and regional Spain by 1722.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Valerius
Latin origin meaning to be strong, healthy, or powerful.
This name
ValerioDerived from a Roman family name signifying strength, vigor, and good health.
also spelled
Valerot
Valerou
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigès, Josep M., Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte, 1722
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
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