FAMILY ARMENTEROS: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Armenteros

Coat of arms and family crest of Armenteros.

Genealogy of family Armenteros, origin of Armenteros, provenance of the family name Armenteros.

History and meaning for Armenteros.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Armenteros have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Armenteros.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Armenteros:

1) The origin of the family name Armenteros.

2) The meaning of the family name Armenteros.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Armenteros.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Armenteros.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

The family name Armenteros has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.

As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Armenteros proved their chivalry in this institution.

It is known that the Armenteros have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Canary Islands (Spain).

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Armenteros:

* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.

* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.

* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.

* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.

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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Armenteros appears in the big "Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica" written by brothers Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo. There are more than 100 volumes that occupy this Encyclopedia where we can find the family name Armenteros. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Armenteros.

According to the writer Carlos Platero Fernandez, in his book "The Surnames in Canary Islands ", the surname Armenteros has a branch in the Canary Islands. In this work, Carlos Platero Fernandez collects the heraldry and history of many family names that come from other places in Spain and Europe, as surely is the case of the name Armenteros and that they settled in the Canary Islands. Different spellings of surnames are collected, so it is possible that the name Armenteros have some different spelling.

Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Armenteros. This work is of great importance for the heraldry because it collects the history, evidence of nobility and nobility of surnames and lineages among which is the family name Armenteros. The name Armenteros also appears in the "Heraldic and Noble Dictionary of the Kingdoms of Spain" by Fernando Gonzalez Doria, although he presents less data on the name Armenteros than the "Nobiliario Espanol".

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

2) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

3) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* BOAR: The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.

* FLEUR-DE-LIS: The Fleur-de-lis represents the Generous Courage that, for received grievances, repeatedly returns benefits, and is a symbol of French heraldry.

* TIGER: The Tiger represents Fierceness and Valour; Resentment; Dangerous if aroused.

* MERMAID: The Mermaid is a symbol of Eloquence and Seduction.

* WHEEL: The Wheels symbolize Speed in carrying out the most arduous undertakings. They are also a symbol of Fortune, Favor and Inconstancy.

* FOUNTAIN: The Fountain is a symbol of Philanthropy and Splendidity.

* CAULDRON: The Cauldrons along with other vessels: cups, jugs and kettles, which were used to handle victuals, were formerly the Richman brand.

* DOG: The Dog is a symbol of Faithful Vassal.

* The family name Armenteros appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

Heraldry for family name Armenteros as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Armenteros

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