We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Colaço:
1) The origin of the family name Colaço.
2) The meaning of the family name Colaço.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Colaço.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Colaço.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
It is known that the Colaço have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Colaço:
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Colaço appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Colaço 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 Colaço.
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) 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:
* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.
* 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.
* LEOPARD: The Leopard represents the Courageous and Endeavoring Knight who has carried out some daring enterprise using cunning rather than force to complete it.
* PELICAN: The Pelican is a symbol of the Charitable and Pious Lord towards his vassals.
* KEY: The Keys symbolize Fidelity and Secrecy.
* PEACOCK: The Peacock, by its head denotes Prudence; for his chest, of gold and sapphire, Loyalty, Fidelity and Zeal; in the hidden and submissive of his steps, Secret, and in the terribly out of tune voice of his singing, Terror of enemies.
* 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.
* ROSE: The Roses are an emblem of Beauty, of the Immaculate Honor, of the Nobility, of the recognized Merit and symbolize Constancy against depletions of fortune and Fierce Push to avenge the offenses that affect the trunk of their lineage.
* The family name Colaço 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 Colaço as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Colaço
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