Map of Spain showing where the Zorrilla arms are recorded
The Zorrilla arms were recorded in Murcie, 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 Zorrilla 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 Zorrilla Family in Spain
The family name Zorrilla originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the mountainous areas of Cantabria and the Basque Country. The name is derived from the Spanish word "zorro," which means fox, and it was likely used as a descriptive nickname for an ancestor known for being clever or cunning. By the early 18th century, members of the family had migrated south to the city of Murcia. Records from 1722 confirm their presence in this region, where they integrated into the local society and contributed to the administrative and social life of the city. Over time, the family established deep roots in Murcia, transitioning from their northern origins to become a recognized part of the southeastern Spanish landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Zorro
A cunning or clever wild canine animal.
This name
ZorrillaA topographic name for someone living in a place frequented by foxes.
also spelled
Zorrillae
Zorrillah
Zorrill
Zorila
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
García Carraffa, Alberto and Arturo. Enciclopedia heráldica y genealógica hispano-americana. 1952
Mogrobejo, Endika de. Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones. 1995
Archivo General de la Región de Murcia. Protocolos Notariales de Murcia. 1722
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