We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The surname Ortiz de la riva is of COMPOSITE origin of the surname itself, which appears first, and of what appears after the DE (what does it mean OF), giving a sense of BELONGING. Most of these surnames are of Spanish origin, but there are also French, Belgian, etc.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Ortiz de la riva:
1) The origin of the family name Ortiz de la riva.
2) The meaning of the family name Ortiz de la riva.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Ortiz de la riva.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Ortiz de la riva.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Ortiz de la riva 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 Ortiz de la riva 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 Ortiz de la riva:
* 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 Ortiz de la riva 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 Ortiz de la riva. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Ortiz de la riva.
That the last name Ortiz de la riva is in "El Solar Vasco Navarro" by the Garcia Carraffa brothers means that the Ortiz de la riva 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 Ortiz de la riva, to know the fights of nobility of the Ortiz de la riva, income to military orders, to know about the nobility titles that may have the persons with the last name Ortiz de la riva, honorary offices or public offices of the Ortiz de la riva.
Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Ortiz de la riva. 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 Ortiz de la riva. The name Ortiz de la riva 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 Ortiz de la riva 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:
* KNIGHT: The Knight symbolizes the Nobility.
* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.
* MERMAID: The Mermaid is a symbol of Eloquence and Seduction.
* AXE: The Axe symbolizes Death caused to the enemy, and also an ax or wick to illuminate.
* FIRE: The Fire is a symbol of Magnanimity, Burning and Promptness in performances or intellectual tasks.
* ROOK: The Rooks symbolize the Captain who defends his fortress.
* SCEPTER: The Scepter represents Dignity.
* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.
* The family name Ortiz de la riva 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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