FAMILY GOUVEIA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Gouveia

Coat of arms and family crest of Gouveia.

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

History and meaning for Gouveia.

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

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Gouveia:

1) The origin of the family name Gouveia.

2) The meaning of the family name Gouveia.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Gouveia.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Gouveia.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

* Portugal.

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

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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

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

2) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

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

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

* EAGLE: The Eagle is an emblem of Generosity, Magnanimity and Bizarre spirit, that from the greatest heights does not stop monitoring the fulfillment of the least obligations of his position.

* BOAR: The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.

* CABRIO: The Cabrio symbolizes the boots and spurs, and for this reason it was granted as an adornment of the shield to the Knight who was wounded from the combat in his legs.

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

* LAUREL: The Laurel is a symbol of Good Fame, and due to the perpetual greenness of its leaves, of Imperecedera Victoria.

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

* LAMB: The Lamb symbolizes the Kings and Leaders who have to sacrifice themselves to the good and care of their subjects; also denotes in the whiteness of fleeces, Qualified Nobility.

* BRIDGE: The Bridge symbolizes Alliance and Union.

* The family name Gouveia 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/

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