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Surname

Jurado

 

Ana Beiroa Ons · 28 marzo 2018 19:57


Meaning of the surname
"Jurado" is a surname of Castilian origin, specifically from the province of Palencia. The main descendant could be a Palencia knight (Rui García, Lord of Jury) whose descendants participated, during the Reconquest, in the capture of Baeza, in 1227. They settled in Andalucía, where they founded new houses.

It´s a surname related to an occupation. The jury was the official who was in charge of the supplies in the town halls. The officials had to take an oath that they would fulfill their duty correctly.

Meaning of the coat of arms
In gold field, it has six circular and black pieces called "roeles de sable" placed in two columns.
The yellow or golden colour means wealth, it's the colour of the Sun and the divine.
The black colour means rebirth after death.

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Surname

Figueroa

 

Raúl Figueira Jamardo · 20 marzo 2018 17:05


Meaning of the surname
Ancient surname of Galician origin that dates back to the times of the monarchy goda, whose knights fought throughout the reconquest.
The gentleman Remon Pérez one of the first carriers of whom we have news

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Surname

Lema

 

Lucía Rodríguez Lema · 29 marzo 2018 13:23


Meaning of the surname
Lema is a Galician surname of toponymic origin. It is infrequent and is registered mainly in the province of A Coruña, where it comes from; but there are also families with the surname Lema in Pontevedra, Ourense, Lugo, León and Valencia, among others.
It comes from the place name of Lema, name of several towns in the province of A Coruña. It was taken as a surname by the residents of some of these localities, according to a custom of the Middle Ages to indicate the geographical origin of the people. It appeared between XI and XIV centuries, although the references of families with this surname are guaranteed from XV century.

Meaning of the coat of arms
The coat of arms of the surname Lema has the shape of a modern French shield (a quadrilateral with rounded bottom corners ending in a tip), possibly because, although its origin is Galician, the modern French shield was introduced in Spain in XVIII century.
It consists of, in the center, a profile lion of its natural color oriented towards the left, on a green background. Around there are eight yellow blades on a red field.
The color green symbolizes honesty, courtesy, service, respect and hope; the color red means courage, daring, honor and victory; yellow is a sign of nobility, wealth, generosity, wisdom and perseverance. Regarding the elements, the lion represents courage and fearlessness, and is the image of a brave soldier. It is associated with the nobility. The eight blades on the red background were awarded to the knights attending the capture of Baeza (Jaén) by King Don Fernando de Castilla to put on their family coats of arms for their nobility and courage.

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Surname

Patiño

 

Irene Fajín Valiñas · 14 mayo 2019 16:01


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Meaning of the surname
Patiño proviene del nombre de un castillo gallego llamado Patiñorbe situado entre los ríos Miño y Duero. Vivieron en él nobles desde el siglo VI, y en 1713, Felipe V nombra a Baltasar Saavedra primer Duque de Patiño. De ahí el apellido.

Meaning of the coat of arms
El león simboliza a los guerreros, los cinco patos la riqueza y, las ocho conchas significan el renacimiento que experimenta el hombre al ser bautizado (en la edad media el bautizo era importante).

Surname

Martínez

 

Antón Martínez Núñez · 15 mayo 2019 16:36


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Meaning of the surname
The patronymic surnames originated from the name of the father. In Spain, this trend is carried out by adding the ending "-ez" to the given name Martín, which would be equivalent to "Martín's son",

Meaning of the coat of arms
The Martinez, of Galicia, bring: Split shield: 1º, in the field of silver, three flowers of lys, of gules, put in stick; and 2º, in field of saber, two strips of silver.
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