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FAMILY ALBIZ: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Coat of arms and family crest of Albiz.

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

History and meaning for Albiz.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Albiz 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 Albiz.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Albiz:

1) The origin of the family name Albiz.

2) The meaning of the family name Albiz.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Albiz.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Albiz.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

The family name Albiz 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 Albiz proved their chivalry in this institution.

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

* Lekeitio (Vizcaya, Spain).

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

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

* Apendice al 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.

* Heraldry of Lekeitio.

* Blasonario de la Consanguinidad iberica.

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The Blasonario of the Iberian Consanguinity, where apper the heraldry of Albiz, consists of 7 volumes, starting the first in the year 1979 and the last in the year 1997, being its authors Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas, the King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent (maximum authority of Spanish heraldry) and Liliana Ruiz Carrasco. It compiles a set of coats of arms and crests from different Spanish archives, others from armor stones, many from military passports and more from nobility, such as the name Albiz corresponding to a line whose origin or location is indicated, but without specific attribution to a specific family. It includes family names as Albiz of an extensive universal geography but that were part of the Iberian Community.

The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Albiz 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 Albiz. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Albiz.

Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Albiz. 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 Albiz. The name Albiz 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 Albiz 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) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

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

* CHEVRON: The Chevron symbolizes the boots and spurs, and for this reason it was granted as an adornment of the shield to the Knight who was wounded from the combat in his legs.

* PANELA: The Panelas are figures similar to a heart and are a symbol of Vigilant Vassal.

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

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

* OLIVE: The Olive Tree is a symbol of Peace, due to the perennial green of its leaves, it also means Immutable Courage against adverse fortune.

* COMET: The Comet symbolizes a Brave Courage to prevent in time, without fear, future grievances.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* AXE: The Axe symbolizes Death caused to the enemy, and also an ax or wick to illuminate.

* The family name Albiz 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/

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