On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Maez.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Maez.
The surname Maez is of SPANISH origin and probably patronymic of the proper name of Mao.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Maez:
1) The origin of the family name Maez.
2) The meaning of the family name Maez.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Maez.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Maez.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Maez has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
Persons with the name Maez proved their nobility in Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, as recorded in the archives of this institution.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Maez:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
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We put at your disposal the heraldic, the coat of arms and crest for this family name in various formats: The images that appear here are examples and none of them belong to the coat of arms for the name Maez:
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Coat of arms for Maez and the history and origin for the family name Maez in JPG or Vectorial files as Corel-Draw, AI, WMF, etc.
The family name Maez appears collected by the Chronicler and King of Arms, Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent, in his "Repertoire of Coats of the Hispanic Community", that means that the lineage Maez has official coat of arms certified by King of Arms. Said Repertoire of Blazons of the Hispanic Community is the greatest work of Spanish heraldry, where the surnames with his heraldic appears like the family name Maez arranged alphabetically, with their coats of arms. In this work have included the content of many manuscripts of the National Library of Madrid and corresponding to Minutes of Kings of Arms and collects surnames that as Maez are Spanish or very linked for some reason or other to Spain, so those of the family name Maez are in this position. There are also thousands of heraldic and heraldic shields from several Sections of the National Historical Archive, as well as the Royal Chancery of Valladolid, Salas de los Hijodalgos of Vizcaya, etc. In summary, those of the surname Maez have made some test of nobility or knightage.
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) 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:
* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.
* MULBERRY: The Mulberry symbolizes Prudence and Wisdom.
* TRIANGLE: The Triangle symbolizes Divine Equality and Perfection.
* HEART: The Heart is a symbol of Vigilant Vassal. In its fiery color, it demonstrates Warmth of mind and loving expression of Affection.
* MALLET: The Mallet indicates War for the damage that it can cause to armor.
* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.
* 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.
* YOKE: The Yoke symbolizes Unity.
* The family name Maez 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 Maez as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Maez
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