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FAMILY RUA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Coat of arms and family crest of Rua.

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

History and meaning for Rua.

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Rua:

1) The origin of the family name Rua.

2) The meaning of the family name Rua.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Rua.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Rua.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Rua proved their chivalry in this institution.

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

* Galicia (Spain).

* Canary Islands (Spain).

* Asturias (Spain).

* Estremadura (Spain).

* Portugal.

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

* Apendice al Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.

* Linajes y Blasones de Galicia, by Father Crespo.

* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.

* Nobiliario de Extremadura, by Adolfo Barredo de Valenzuela y Arrojo, and Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez.

* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

* Blasonario de la Consanguinidad iberica.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Rua appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Rua 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 Rua.

The Blasonario of the Iberian Consanguinity, where apper the heraldry of Rua, consists of 7 volumes, starting the first in the year 1979 and the last in the year 1997, being its authors Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas, the King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent (maximum authority of Spanish heraldry) and Liliana Ruiz Carrasco. It compiles a set of coats of arms and crests from different Spanish archives, others from armor stones, many from military passports and more from nobility, such as the name Rua corresponding to a line whose origin or location is indicated, but without specific attribution to a specific family. It includes family names as Rua of an extensive universal geography but that were part of the Iberian Community.

The history and heraldry of the family name Rua appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage Rua It is found together with its heraldry in Asturias. This book is the fruit of more than 10 years of tireless work, of many excursions throughout the Asturian geography, crossing valleys, mountains, hamlets, places, villages, towns and cities, searching and searching in the most isolated corners that house that had a shield on its facade, like those of the lineage of the family name Rua, which led him to possess a formidable photographic archive on Asturian heraldry. It is a must for all those who want to undertake the study of Asturian heraldry. The heraldry and history of the name Rua appears here very well documented.

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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.

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

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

* 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.

* GRAPE: The Grapes symbolizes Liberality, felicity, and peace; also, association with wine-making.

* GRIFFIN: The Griffin, half eagle and half lion, is an emblem of Ingenuity and Greatness.

* SNAKE: The Snakes symbolize Prudence and Cunning.

* FUSIL: The Fusil is a symbol of Righteousness, Prudence and Equity and of the conveniences achieved through these virtues; it serves as a hieroglyph for those who gathered many goods using lawful and upright means.

* COCK: The Cock is a symbol of Vigilance and Tenacity in the fight.

* TRIANGLE: The Triangle symbolizes Divine Equality and Perfection.

* DRAGANTE: Los Dragantes simbolizan el Cuidado y Vigilancia más exquisitos.

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

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