The heraldry and the history of the family name Araujo 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 Araujo.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Araujo:
1) The origin of the family name Araujo.
2) The meaning of the family name Araujo.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Araujo.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Araujo.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Araujo 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 Araujo proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Araujo have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Galicia (Spain).
* Canary Islands (Spain).
* Estremadura (Spain).
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Araujo:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Linajes y Blasones de Galicia, by Father Crespo.
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Nobiliario de Extremadura, by Adolfo Barredo de Valenzuela y Arrojo, and Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez.
* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
* Blasonario de la Consanguinidad iberica.
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Coat of arms for Araujo and the history and origin for the family name Araujo in JPG or Vectorial files as Corel-Draw, AI, WMF, etc.
The history and heraldry of the family name Araujo appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Araujo are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Araujo.
The Blasonario of the Iberian Consanguinity, where apper the heraldry of Araujo, 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 Araujo corresponding to a line whose origin or location is indicated, but without specific attribution to a specific family. It includes family names as Araujo of an extensive universal geography but that were part of the Iberian Community.
The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Araujo 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 Araujo. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Araujo.
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) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
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:
* MALLET: The Mallet indicates War for the damage that it can cause to armor.
* 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.
* TIGER: The Tiger represents Fierceness and Valour; Resentment; Dangerous if aroused.
* SNAKE: The Snakes symbolize Prudence and Cunning.
* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.
* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.
* KEY: The Keys symbolize Fidelity and Secrecy.
* HORSE: The Horse is considered the symbol of war, representing Boldness and Speed in Action.
* The family name Araujo 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 Araujo as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Araujo
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