We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The surname Alvarez de meda is of COMPOSITE origin of the surname itself, which appears first, and of what appears after the DE (what does it mean OF), giving a sense of BELONGING. Most of these surnames are of Spanish origin, but there are also French, Belgian, etc.
The surname Alvarez de meda is a Spanish SURNAME, compound derived from the surname ALVAREZ, from which we derive the link to the surname Alvarez (in Spanish language).
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Alvarez de meda:
1) The origin of the family name Alvarez de meda.
2) The meaning of the family name Alvarez de meda.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Alvarez de meda.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Alvarez de meda.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Alvarez de meda:
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Alvarez de meda 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 Alvarez de meda. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Alvarez de meda.
Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Alvarez de meda. 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 Alvarez de meda. The name Alvarez de meda 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 Alvarez de meda 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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
2) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
3) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* PARROT: The Parrot is a symbol of a Noble Knight, who looks with pleasure at the enamels on his shield, with the intention of not only preserving them, but adding new stamps with his own deeds and is also a symbol of Eloquence and Docility.
* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.
* ERMINE: The Ermines symbolize Purity and Fidelity placed at the service of the Prince.
* GRAPE: The Grapes symbolizes Liberality, felicity, and peace; also, association with wine-making.
* THISTLE: The Thistle symbolizes in Heraldry a heart nobly humble, but so careful of its honor, that it defends with its sword the luster of its lineage.
* BEAR: The Bear is a symbol of Strength and skill in handling weapons against the enemy, achieving Victory.
* TURTLE: The Turtle is one of the most noble figures, being a symbol of the Knight who retires late from combat, facing his enemy until the last moment, trusting in his own strength.
* SUN: The Sun is a symbol of Sovereigns and Kings, those who with their power vivify the entire State; It is an emblem of Eternity, Greatness, Power, Providence, Illustrious Nobility and Magnificence.
* The family name Alvarez de meda 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 Alvarez de meda as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Alvarez de meda
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