We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The surname Alvarez olmedo 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 olmedo:
1) The origin of the family name Alvarez olmedo.
2) The meaning of the family name Alvarez olmedo.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Alvarez olmedo.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Alvarez olmedo.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Alvarez olmedo:
* 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 olmedo 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 olmedo. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Alvarez olmedo.
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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
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:
* NETTLE: The Nettle symbolizes Affliction.
* ANJOU: The Chief of Anjou, belonging to Italian heraldry, represents a political alliance with the Welf party (derived from Welf, Duke of Bavaria) who were loyal to the Pope.
* ERMINE: The Ermines symbolize Purity and Fidelity placed at the service of the Prince.
* LAUREL: The Laurel is a symbol of Good Fame, and due to the perpetual greenness of its leaves, of Imperecedera Victoria.
* CHESS: Chess symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.
* 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.
* CHECKY: The Checky symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.
* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.
* The family name Alvarez olmedo 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 olmedo as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Alvarez olmedo
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