We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Troncoso:
1) The origin of the family name Troncoso.
2) The meaning of the family name Troncoso.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Troncoso.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Troncoso.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Troncoso has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Troncoso proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Troncoso have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Galicia (Spain).
* Estremadura (Spain).
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Troncoso:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility
* Linajes y Blasones de Galicia, by Father Crespo.
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Nobiliario de Extremadura, by Adolfo Barredo de Valenzuela y Arrojo, and Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez.
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Troncoso appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Troncoso 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 Troncoso.
The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Troncoso are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Troncoso, arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Troncoso, and origin for the family name Troncoso, nobiliary titles of the family name Troncoso and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Troncoso appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.
The family crest and coat of arms of Troncoso appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Troncoso alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Troncoso, most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Troncoso, and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Troncoso.The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Troncoso 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 Troncoso. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Troncoso.
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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
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:
* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.
* KEY: The Keys symbolize Fidelity and Secrecy.
* GOAT: The Goat symbolizes one who wins through politics rather than war.
* EAGLE: The Eagle is an emblem of Generosity, Magnanimity and Bizarre spirit, that from the greatest heights does not stop monitoring the fulfillment of the least obligations of his position.
* LAUREL: The Laurel is a symbol of Good Fame, and due to the perpetual greenness of its leaves, of Imperecedera Victoria.
* IVY: The Ivy symbolizes Love Bond and also Triumph.
* PORCUPINE: The Porcupine is a symbol of Strength against danger, because it closes in on itself and defends itself with its own weapons (quills).
* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.
* The family name Troncoso 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 Troncoso as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Troncoso
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