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FAMILY CARRETEIRO: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Coat of arms and family crest of Carreteiro.

Genealogy of family Carreteiro, origin of Carreteiro, provenance of the family name Carreteiro.

History and meaning for Carreteiro.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Carreteiro 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 Carreteiro.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Carreteiro:

1) The origin of the family name Carreteiro.

2) The meaning of the family name Carreteiro.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Carreteiro.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Carreteiro.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Carreteiro have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Portugal.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Carreteiro:

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Carreteiro appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Carreteiro 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 Carreteiro.

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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.

2) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

3) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* THISTLE: The Thistle symbolizes in Heraldry a heart nobly humble, but so careful of its honor, that it defends with its sword the luster of its lineage.

* STAG: The Stag symbolizes Effortless Courage, which draws and recovers energy even on the most adverse occasions.

* EMPIRE: The Head of the Empire, belonging to Italian heraldry, represents a political alliance with the Ghibelline party (derived from the Hohenstaufen, Lords of Waibling) who were loyal to the Emperor.

* FUSIL: The Fusil is a symbol of Righteousness, Prudence and Equity and of the conveniences achieved through these virtues; it serves as a hieroglyph for those who gathered many goods using lawful and upright means.

* RAVEN: The Raven is a symbol of the Bold and Courageous Spirit that risks itself in defense of its benefactors.

* CASTLE: The Castle, due to the superiority of its strength over other buildings, denotes Greatness and Power, used to defend friends and allies, resisting the enemy invincibly.

* PELICAN: The Pelican is a symbol of the Charitable and Pious Lord towards his vassals.

* WHEEL: The Wheels symbolize Speed in carrying out the most arduous undertakings. They are also a symbol of Fortune, Favor and Inconstancy.

* The family name Carreteiro 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 Carreteiro as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Carreteiro

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