FAMILY RIGOS: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Rigos

Coat of arms and family crest of Rigos.

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

History and meaning for Rigos.

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Rigos:

1) The origin of the family name Rigos.

2) The meaning of the family name Rigos.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Rigos.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Rigos.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Rigos have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Italy.

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

* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.

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The family name Rigos appears in the "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti", by Gofredo di Crollalanza, which collects the stories and coats of more than 18,000 Italian and other surnames, but rooted in Italy, among them, the history, heraldry and shield or shields of the surname Rigos. This book is the result of long and patient searches for almost three decades, which almost represents the life of the author; It is based on the heraldic, genealogical, chivalric and nobiliary science that the author has acquired with the foundation of the Italian Heraldic Academy and the publication of the newspaper "Giornale araldico-genealogical". Surnames, such as Rigos, are recorded in alphabetical order. The work also includes weapons, heraldry and history of the surname Rigos, which includes historical data of the family with its location, its titles, etc.

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) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

2) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

3) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* SHELL: The Shell symbolizes the Knight who marches to the borders of his states to widen them by fighting; it is also a symbol of Pilgrim.

* SPARROWHAWK: The Sparrowhawk is a symbol of Cunning.

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

* TRIANGLE: The Triangle symbolizes Divine Equality and Perfection.

* FIG: The Fig Tree or its leaves symbolize the State Benefactors.

* CABRIO: The Cabrio symbolizes the boots and spurs, and for this reason it was granted as an adornment of the shield to the Knight who was wounded from the combat in his legs.

* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.

* 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.

* The family name Rigos 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 Rigos as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Rigos

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Images of some books referred, with information of the family name Rigos:

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Go to the main page of Heraldry & Crests | Go to the letter R index Go to the previous index of names | Go to name Rigord | Go to name Rigosa | Heraldry in Spanish Gabinete Heraldico

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