A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Valero family of Spain.
Reg. 0015 · 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 Valero arms are recorded
The Valero 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 Valero 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 Valero Family in Spain
The surname Valero is a topographic name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically derived from the Latin phrase *valere*, which means to be strong or healthy. In the context of early Spanish history, the name was often given to people who lived near a valley or a specific location known for its strength or fertility. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the Castile region, which served as the cultural and political heart of Spain. During this period, the Valero family members were part of the social fabric of the Spanish interior, likely participating in the agricultural and administrative life of the Castilian provinces. Their presence in 1722 suggests they were settled members of the community who contributed to the regional development of the area during a time of significant transition for the Spanish monarchy.
Valero Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Valere
Latin verb meaning to be strong, healthy, or powerful.
This name
ValeroDerived from a habitational name referring to someone who is strong, valiant, or healthy.
also spelled
Valerot
Valerou
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Faure, Roberto, Ribes, María Asunción, and García, Antonio, Diccionario de apellidos españoles, 2001
Archivo General de Simancas, Registro del Sello de Corte
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
