On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name LudeƱa.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name LudeƱa.
The family name LudeƱa is of SPANISH origin, since the letter Ć 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 Ć
SEVEN things you should know about the family name LudeƱa:
1) The origin of the family name LudeƱa.
2) The meaning of the family name LudeƱa.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name LudeƱa.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name LudeƱa.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name LudeƱa 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 LudeƱa proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the LudeƱa have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Canary Islands (Spain).
* Asturias (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family LudeƱa:
* 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.
* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.
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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name LudeƱa 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 LudeƱa. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including LudeƱa.
The history and heraldry of the family name LudeƱa appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage LudeƱa It is found together with its heraldry in Asturias. This book is the fruit of more than 10 years of tireless work, of many excursions throughout the Asturian geography, crossing valleys, mountains, hamlets, places, villages, towns and cities, searching and searching in the most isolated corners that house that had a shield on its facade, like those of the lineage of the family name LudeƱa, which led him to possess a formidable photographic archive on Asturian heraldry. It is a must for all those who want to undertake the study of Asturian heraldry. The heraldry and history of the name LudeƱa appears here very well documented.
According to the writer Carlos Platero Fernandez, in his book "The Surnames in Canary Islands ", the surname LudeƱa 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 LudeƱa and that they settled in the Canary Islands. Different spellings of surnames are collected, so it is possible that the name LudeƱa 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) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
2) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
3) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.
* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.
* SALTIRE: The Saltire symbolizes the Banner or script of the leader undefeated in combat.
* LEBREL: The Lebrels denote Burning and Courage in undertaking dangers, with such decision, that they need to contain their effort. The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.
* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.
* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.
* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.
* HORSE: The Horse is considered the symbol of war, representing Boldness and Speed in Action.
* The family name LudeƱa 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/
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