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FAMILY MONTAÑEZ: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Coat of arms and family crest of Montañez.

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

History and meaning for Montañez.

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

The family name Montañez 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 Montañez is of SPANISH origin and probably patronymic of the proper name of Montaño.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Montañez:

1) The origin of the family name Montañez.

2) The meaning of the family name Montañez.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Montañez.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Montañez.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

The family name Montañez has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.

* Catalonia (Spain).

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

* 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 catalan, valenciano y balear, by 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 Montañez 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 Montañez. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Montañez.

The history and heraldry of the family name Montañez appears in the work "Solar catalan, valenciano y balear", by brothers Garcia Carraffa, so the persons with this family name are of Catalan origin or from other places and settled in Catalonia (Spain). The history and heraldry of the family name Montañez appears in this work relative only to Catalonia, valencia or Balearic Islands.

Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Montañez. 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 Montañez. The name Montañez 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 Montañez 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) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

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:

* BULL: The Bull symbolizes Generous Chest, in whom the memories of his lineage, represented in the red of his blood, inflame the desire for great enterprises.

* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.

* BEZANT: The Bezants, due to its oriental significance, was adopted by most of the Knights who took part in the expedition to the Holy Land.

* HOLM: The Holm Oak is a symbol of Strong and Constant Spirit in heroic actions and courageous undertakings.

* PALM: The Palm Tree symbolizes Victory and Triumph.

* PORCUPINE: The Porcupine is a symbol of Strength against danger, because it closes in on itself and defends itself with its own weapons (quills).

* WOLVES: The Wolves are a symbol of a Constant Heart that suffers the calamities of war and siege with generous spirit; but when the time comes to fight in the open field, he fiercely fights, without giving his enemy a barracks.

* 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 Montañez 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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