A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Villamil family of Spain.
Reg. 3765 · Spanish, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à une tour sommée d'une tourelle au nat., iss. d'une mer d'azur agitée d'arg. et sommée d'un chevalier iss., arm. de toutes pièces, tenant de sa main dextre une épée au nat. et de sa sen. une croix latine de sa.; à la bord. d'arg., ch. des mots: VILLAMIL AVANTE, CON ESTE CRUZ DELANTE, en lettres de sa.”
SpainAsturies, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Villamil arms are recorded
The Villamil arms were recorded in Asturies, c. 1722.
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 Villamil 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 Villamil Family in Spain
The family name Villamil originates from the northern region of Spain known as Asturias. The name is topographic, meaning it was derived from the physical landscape where the earliest family members lived. It combines the Latin word villa, which refers to a farm or a small settlement, with the word mil, which is likely a reference to a specific local plant or a historical landmark in the area. By the early 18th century, the Villamil family was well-established in the Asturian countryside. Historical records confirm their presence in the region by 1722, where they were deeply integrated into the local agricultural and social life of the mountain communities. Over time, the family expanded from these rural roots, maintaining a strong connection to the unique culture and traditions of northern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Villa and Mil
Villa means country house or estate; Mil refers to a thousand.
This name
VillamilRefers to a large estate or a settlement consisting of a thousand properties.
also spelled
Villamill
Villamils
Villami
Villameel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Madoz, Pascual. Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar. 1845
Archivo Histórico de Asturias. Protocolos Notariales de Asturias. 1722
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
cross symbolChristian faith and service
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
