FAMILY SOMAZA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Somaza

Coat of arms and family crest of Somaza.

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

History and meaning for Somaza.

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Somaza:

1) The origin of the family name Somaza.

2) The meaning of the family name Somaza.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Somaza.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Somaza.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

* Asturias (Spain).

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

* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Somaza appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage Somaza It is found together with its heraldry in Asturias. This book is the fruit of more than 10 years of tireless work, of many excursions throughout the Asturian geography, crossing valleys, mountains, hamlets, places, villages, towns and cities, searching and searching in the most isolated corners that house that had a shield on its facade, like those of the lineage of the family name Somaza, which led him to possess a formidable photographic archive on Asturian heraldry. It is a must for all those who want to undertake the study of Asturian heraldry. The heraldry and history of the name Somaza appears here very well documented.

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

3) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

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

* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.

* TURTLE: The Turtle is one of the most noble figures, being a symbol of the Knight who retires late from combat, facing his enemy until the last moment, trusting in his own strength.

* GRIFFIN: The Griffin, half eagle and half lion, is an emblem of Ingenuity and Greatness.

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

* THISTLE: The Thistle symbolizes in Heraldry a heart nobly humble, but so careful of its honor, that it defends with its sword the luster of its lineage.

* CYPRESS: The Cypress symbolizes Elevated and Incorruptible Thoughts.

* BEAR: The Bear is a symbol of Strength and skill in handling weapons against the enemy, achieving Victory.

* TRIANGLE: The Triangle symbolizes Divine Equality and Perfection.

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

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