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 peralta 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 peralta 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 peralta:
1) The origin of the family name Alvarez de peralta.
2) The meaning of the family name Alvarez de peralta.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Alvarez de peralta.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Alvarez de peralta.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Alvarez de peralta:
* 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 peralta 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 peralta. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Alvarez de peralta.
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) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
2) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
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:
* DRAGANTE: Los Dragantes simbolizan el Cuidado y Vigilancia más exquisitos.
* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.
* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.
* GRIFFIN: The Griffin, half eagle and half lion, is an emblem of Ingenuity and Greatness.
* YOKE: The Yoke symbolizes Unity.
* ERMINE: The Ermines symbolize Purity and Fidelity placed at the service of the Prince.
* MULBERRY: The Mulberry symbolizes Prudence and Wisdom.
* COCK: The Cock is a symbol of Vigilance and Tenacity in the fight.
* The family name Alvarez de peralta 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 peralta as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Alvarez de peralta
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