Map of Spain showing where the Villalon arms are recorded
The Villalon 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 Villalon 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 Villalon Family in Spain
The family name Villalon originates from the Spanish language and is classified as a topographic surname. It is derived from the combination of the word villa, meaning a town or estate, and the suffix alon, which often denotes a specific location or a small settlement. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the Villalon family were established in the Catalonia region of Spain. During this period, families in Catalonia were often deeply integrated into the local agricultural and merchant economies. The presence of the family in this area by 1722 suggests they were part of the regional social fabric during a time of significant political transition following the War of the Spanish Succession. As the family moved and settled in different areas, they likely maintained their identity through their name, which served as a link to their ancestral roots and their connection to the land.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Villa
Latin term for a country house, farm, or small settlement.
This name
VillalonDerived from a place name referring to a small village or farmstead.
also spelled
Villalong
Villalongas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, Registre de l'Audiència de Catalunya
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