We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Meireles:
1) The origin of the family name Meireles.
2) The meaning of the family name Meireles.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Meireles.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Meireles.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
It is known that the Meireles have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Meireles:
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Meireles appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Meireles 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 Meireles.
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:
* CRESCENT: The Crescent, of oriental origin, symbolizes Victory against the darkness of slander, and Emulations against inconstancy and fickleness.
* PARROT: The Parrot is a symbol of a Noble Knight, who looks with pleasure at the enamels on his shield, with the intention of not only preserving them, but adding new stamps with his own deeds and is also a symbol of Eloquence and Docility.
* KEY: The Keys symbolize Fidelity and Secrecy.
* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.
* CRANE: The Crane is a symbol of a well-ordered Government under the power of a good boss, who distributes surveillance in turns; it also symbolizes Prudence in the art of governing peoples well.
* 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.
* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.
* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.
* The family name Meireles 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 Meireles as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Meireles
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