We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
The family name Rivas-alvear is a COMPOSITE surname of the surname Rivas, which appears first, and alvear.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Rivas-alvear:
1) The origin of the family name Rivas-alvear.
2) The meaning of the family name Rivas-alvear.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Rivas-alvear.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Rivas-alvear.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Rivas-alvear has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Rivas-alvear:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
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We put at your disposal the heraldic, the coat of arms and crest for this family name in various formats: The images that appear here are examples and none of them belong to the coat of arms for the name Rivas-alvear:
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The family name Rivas-alvear 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 Rivas-alvear 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 Rivas-alvear 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 Rivas-alvear are Spanish or very linked for some reason or other to Spain, so those of the family name Rivas-alvear 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 Rivas-alvear 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) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
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:
* TURTLE: The Turtle is one of the most noble figures, being a symbol of the Knight who retires late from combat, facing his enemy until the last moment, trusting in his own strength.
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* DOG: The Dog is a symbol of Faithful Vassal.
* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.
* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.
* PANELA: The Panelas are figures similar to a heart and are a symbol of Vigilant Vassal.
* PALM: The Palm Tree symbolizes Victory and Triumph.
* FIG: The Fig Tree or its leaves symbolize the State Benefactors.
* The family name Rivas-alvear 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 Rivas-alvear as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Rivas-alvear
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