FAMILY URREAGA (URRIAGA): COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Urreaga (urriaga)

Coat of arms and family crest of Urreaga (urriaga).

Genealogy of family Urreaga (urriaga), origin of Urreaga (urriaga), provenance of the family name Urreaga (urriaga).

History and meaning for Urreaga (urriaga).

The heraldry and the history of the family name Urreaga (urriaga) 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 Urreaga (urriaga).

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Urreaga (urriaga):

1) The origin of the family name Urreaga (urriaga).

2) The meaning of the family name Urreaga (urriaga).

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Urreaga (urriaga).

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Urreaga (urriaga).

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Urreaga (urriaga):

* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.

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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Urreaga (urriaga) 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 Urreaga (urriaga). They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Urreaga (urriaga).

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

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:

* FUSIL: The Fusil is a symbol of Righteousness, Prudence and Equity and of the conveniences achieved through these virtues; it serves as a hieroglyph for those who gathered many goods using lawful and upright means.

* PEACOCK: The Peacock, by its head denotes Prudence; for his chest, of gold and sapphire, Loyalty, Fidelity and Zeal; in the hidden and submissive of his steps, Secret, and in the terribly out of tune voice of his singing, Terror of enemies.

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

* CRICKET: The Cricket is a symbol of the Irresolute and Inconstant Lover.

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

* STAG: The Stag symbolizes Effortless Courage, which draws and recovers energy even on the most adverse occasions.

* CAULDRON: The Cauldrons along with other vessels: cups, jugs and kettles, which were used to handle victuals, were formerly the Richman brand.

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

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

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