FAMILY VELHO: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Velho

Coat of arms and family crest of Velho.

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

History and meaning for Velho.

We know that the family name Velho has information about its heraldry, its history and genealogy.

We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Velho:

1) The origin of the family name Velho.

2) The meaning of the family name Velho.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Velho.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Velho.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

* Portugal.

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

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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Name Velho

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

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) 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:

* SNAKE: The Snakes symbolize Prudence and Cunning.

* WATER: The Water is a symbol of Enlightened Wisdom, of Virtuous Mood, and can also symbolize domain extension.

* 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.

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

* CHECKY: The Checky symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.

* TIGER: The Tiger represents Fierceness and Valour; Resentment; Dangerous if aroused.

* MULBERRY: The Mulberry symbolizes Prudence and Wisdom.

* MARTLET: The Martlets mean the number of defeated enemies and are the distinctive mark of the fourth son.

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

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