On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Barahona.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Barahona.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Barahona:
1) The origin of the family name Barahona.
2) The meaning of the family name Barahona.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Barahona.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Barahona.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Barahona has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
Persons with the name Barahona proved their nobility in Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, as recorded in the archives of this institution.
It is known that the Barahona have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Canary Islands (Spain).
* Estremadura (Spain).
* The province of Soria (Spain).
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Barahona:
* 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.
* Nobiliario de Extremadura, by Adolfo Barredo de Valenzuela y Arrojo, and Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez.
* Heraldry of Soria.
* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Barahona appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Barahona 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 Barahona.
The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Barahona 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 Barahona. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Barahona.
According to the writer Carlos Platero Fernandez, in his book "The Surnames in Canary Islands ", the surname Barahona has a branch in the Canary Islands. In this work, Carlos Platero Fernandez collects the heraldry and history of many family names that come from other places in Spain and Europe, as surely is the case of the name Barahona and that they settled in the Canary Islands. Different spellings of surnames are collected, so it is possible that the name Barahona have some different spelling.
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) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
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:
* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.
* CHESS: Chess symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.
* 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.
* CYPRESS: The Cypress symbolizes Elevated and Incorruptible Thoughts.
* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.
* DOG: The Dog is a symbol of Faithful Vassal.
* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.
* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.
* The family name Barahona 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 Barahona as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Barahona
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