And here we make available to students of the family name Gaztañeta an important bibliographical information that collects its heraldic and genealogy, that are a beginning of face to the study of this family.
The family name Gaztañeta is of SPANISH origin, since the letter Ñ is typical of Spain, although in Latin America many indigenous languages such as Mixtec, Zapotec, Otomi, Quechua, Aymara, Mapuche and Guarani also have with the Ñ
The surname Gaztañeta is probably a topographical name of Basque origin for a first element + the collective suffix -eta “place or group of”.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Gaztañeta:
1) The origin of the family name Gaztañeta.
2) The meaning of the family name Gaztañeta.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Gaztañeta.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Gaztañeta.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Gaztañeta has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
It is known that the Gaztañeta have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Basque Country and / or Navarre (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Gaztañeta:
* 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.
* El Solar Vasco Navarro, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* 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 Gaztañeta 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 Gaztañeta. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Gaztañeta.
That the last name Gaztañeta is in "El Solar Vasco Navarro" by the Garcia Carraffa brothers means that the Gaztañeta are of Basque, Navarre, or other origin but settled in the Basque Country and / or Navarre. The Basque family names were formed taking into account the names of the places, and the personal ones varied in each generation and even between brothers. It was customary to take the name of the lot to demonstrate ownership over it. The name of the plants, rivers, mountains, forests, rocks, fields served as inspiration. You can distinguish terms, as the meaning of the colors or pieces that make up the coats of arms, to have the nobiliary historical information of the family name Gaztañeta, to know the fights of nobility of the Gaztañeta, income to military orders, to know about the nobility titles that may have the persons with the last name Gaztañeta, honorary offices or public offices of the Gaztañeta.
Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Gaztañeta. This work is of great importance for the heraldry because it collects the history, evidence of nobility and nobility of surnames and lineages among which is the family name Gaztañeta. The name Gaztañeta also appears in the "Heraldic and Noble Dictionary of the Kingdoms of Spain" by Fernando Gonzalez Doria, although he presents less data on the name Gaztañeta than the "Nobiliario Espanol".
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) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
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.
* SUN: The Sun is a symbol of Sovereigns and Kings, those who with their power vivify the entire State; It is an emblem of Eternity, Greatness, Power, Providence, Illustrious Nobility and Magnificence.
* COMET: The Comet symbolizes a Brave Courage to prevent in time, without fear, future grievances.
* IVY: The Ivy symbolizes Love Bond and also Triumph.
* TREE: The Tree is a symbol of Ancient and Clarified Nobility.
* PORCUPINE: The Porcupine is a symbol of Strength against danger, because it closes in on itself and defends itself with its own weapons (quills).
* FOUNTAIN: The Fountain is a symbol of Philanthropy and Splendidity.
* PANELA: The Panelas are figures similar to a heart and are a symbol of Vigilant Vassal.
* The family name Gaztañeta 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 Gaztañeta as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Gaztañeta
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