On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Malia.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Malia.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Malia:
1) The origin of the family name Malia.
2) The meaning of the family name Malia.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Malia.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Malia.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Malia proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Malia have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Catalonia (Spain).
* The Island of Mallorca (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Malia:
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
* El Solar catalan, valenciano y balear, by Garcia Carraffa.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Nobiliario Mallorquin, by Joaquin Maria Bover.
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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Malia 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 Malia. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Malia.
The Nobiliario Mallorquin written by Joaquin Maria Bover, where is the heraldry and history of the family name Malia, born from the need to fix and disseminate the more or less noble lineages of Mallorca and its blazon, and the desire to reinforce the prestige of the family name Malia with the relation of the deeds of their ancestors. Joaquin Mª Bover relates in this book more or less relevant persons with the name Malia by historical facts without the need of links with nobiliary corporations or military orders, therefore combines data of the name Malia about bourgeois, peasants, workers, Jews, nobles, etc. and all this adorned with their blazons, always using as sources, armorial and specialized knowledge of the author, since this is of recognized heraldic capacity and considers heraldry as an inescapable auxiliary science of History.
The history and heraldry of the family name Malia appears in the work "Solar catalan, valenciano y balear", by brothers Garcia Carraffa, so the persons with this family name are of Catalan origin or from other places and settled in Catalonia (Spain). The history and heraldry of the family name Malia appears in this work relative only to Catalonia, valencia or Balearic Islands.
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) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
2) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
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:
* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.
* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.
* SALTIRE: The Saltire symbolizes the Banner or script of the leader undefeated in combat.
* LEBREL: The Lebrels denote Burning and Courage in undertaking dangers, with such decision, that they need to contain their effort. The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.
* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.
* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.
* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.
* HORSE: The Horse is considered the symbol of war, representing Boldness and Speed in Action.
* The family name Malia 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 Malia as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Malia
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All the information about the surnames that are collected in this web site are based on verified bibliography.
Origin of family name, history and coat of arms/crests
