We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The surname Peralvarez is of SPANISH origin and probably patronymic of the proper name of Peralvaro.
The surname Peralvarez is a Spanish SURNAME, compound derived from the surname ALVAREZ, from which we derive the link to the surname Alvarez (in Spanish language).
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Peralvarez:
1) The origin of the family name Peralvarez.
2) The meaning of the family name Peralvarez.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Peralvarez.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Peralvarez.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Canary Islands (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Peralvarez:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* 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 Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Peralvarez.
According to the writer Carlos Platero Fernandez, in his book "The Surnames in Canary Islands ", the surname Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez and that they settled in the Canary Islands. Different spellings of surnames are collected, so it is possible that the name Peralvarez have some different spelling.
The family name Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez are Spanish or very linked for some reason or other to Spain, so those of the family name Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez 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) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
2) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
3) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* HAND: The Hand symbolizes Open Generosity; if it is closed, Strength, and linked with another, Friendship.
* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.
* CHESS: Chess symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.
* OLIVE: The Olive Tree is a symbol of Peace, due to the perennial green of its leaves, it also means Immutable Courage against adverse fortune.
* ROOK: The Rooks symbolize the Captain who defends his fortress.
* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.
* DRAGANTE: Los Dragantes simbolizan el Cuidado y Vigilancia más exquisitos.
* CHECKY: The Checky symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.
* The family name Peralvarez 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 Peralvarez as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Peralvarez
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