A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Vicent family of Spain.
Reg. 3026 · Spanish, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
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 fontaine jaillissante accostée de deux grues affr., se désaltérant dans le bassin, le tout d'arg.”
CataloniaCatalonia, c. 1722
Where the Vicent Arms Were Recorded
Catalonia
Map of Spain showing where the Vicent arms are recorded
The Vicent arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Vicent 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 Catalonia.
Origin & History of the Vicent Family in Spain
The family name Vicent finds its deep roots in the linguistic traditions of the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within the Catalan-speaking regions of northeastern Spain. Derived from the Latin name Vincentius, which means to conquer or to prevail, the name was historically associated with early Christian influence and local saints. By the early 18th century, records confirm that the Vicent family was firmly established in Catalonia, a region known for its strong maritime trade and agricultural innovation. During this era, families like the Vicents were often deeply integrated into the local parish systems, which served as the primary record keepers for births, marriages, and deaths. Living in Catalonia in 1722 meant navigating a period of significant social and political transition following the War of the Spanish Succession, which likely shaped the family’s focus on land management and local commerce. These early ancestors were part of a resilient population that maintained strong regional customs and language, helping to preserve the identity of the Vicent name through generations of Catalan history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vincentius
Derived from the Latin verb vincere meaning to conquer or overcome.
This name
VicentSignifies one who is victorious or triumphant in their endeavors.
also spelled
Vysent
Vincent
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni Maria and Moll, Francesc de Borja, Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1930
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registres de la Reial Audiència
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
