FAMILY NOGUEIRA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Nogueira

Coat of arms and family crest of Nogueira.

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

History and meaning for Nogueira.

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Nogueira:

1) The origin of the family name Nogueira.

2) The meaning of the family name Nogueira.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Nogueira.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Nogueira.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

The family name Nogueira has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.

As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Nogueira proved their chivalry in this institution.

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

* Galicia (Spain).

* Canary Islands (Spain).

* Asturias (Spain).

* Portugal.

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

* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.

* Linajes y Blasones de Galicia, by Father Crespo.

* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.

* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.

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

* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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

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

The history and heraldry of the family name Nogueira appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage Nogueira 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 Nogueira, 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 Nogueira 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) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

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

3) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

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

* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.

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

* PARROT: The Parrot is a symbol of a Noble Knight, who looks with pleasure at the enamels on his shield, with the intention of not only preserving them, but adding new stamps with his own deeds and is also a symbol of Eloquence and Docility.

* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.

* SEA: The Sea symbolizes a raging and wrathful spirit that does not lose, however, the limits of the obedience that it owes to its sovereign.

* IVY: The Ivy symbolizes Love Bond and also Triumph.

* BULL: The Bull symbolizes Generous Chest, in whom the memories of his lineage, represented in the red of his blood, inflame the desire for great enterprises.

* TOWER: The Tower represents the Generosity with which the Knight offers himself at the service of his Country and his King.

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