FAMILY FELGUEIRA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Felgueira

Coat of arms and family crest of Felgueira.

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

History and meaning for Felgueira.

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Felgueira:

1) The origin of the family name Felgueira.

2) The meaning of the family name Felgueira.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Felgueira.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Felgueira.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

* Portugal.

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

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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

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

2) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

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

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

* 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.

* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.

* HEART: The Heart is a symbol of Vigilant Vassal. In its fiery color, it demonstrates Warmth of mind and loving expression of Affection.

* GOAT: The Goat symbolizes one who wins through politics rather than war.

* EYE: The Eye is a symbol of Ingenuity and Capacity, if both are painted it symbolizes Vigilance and Care.

* NETTLE: The Nettle symbolizes Affliction.

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

* WHEEL: The Wheels symbolize Speed in carrying out the most arduous undertakings. They are also a symbol of Fortune, Favor and Inconstancy.

* The family name Felgueira 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/

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