FAMILY FIGUEIROA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Figueiroa

Coat of arms and family crest of Figueiroa.

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

History and meaning for Figueiroa.

On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Figueiroa.

The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Figueiroa.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Figueiroa:

1) The origin of the family name Figueiroa.

2) The meaning of the family name Figueiroa.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Figueiroa.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Figueiroa.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

* Portugal.

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

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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

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) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

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:

* ROOK: The Rooks symbolize the Captain who defends his fortress.

* MERMAID: The Mermaid is a symbol of Eloquence and Seduction.

* TOWER: The Tower represents the Generosity with which the Knight offers himself at the service of his Country and his King.

* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.

* SPARROWHAWK: The Sparrowhawk is a symbol of Cunning.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* BOAR: The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.

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

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

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