FAMILY OTEY: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Otey

Coat of arms and family crest of Otey.

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

History and meaning for Otey.

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

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Otey:

1) The origin of the family name Otey.

2) The meaning of the family name Otey.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Otey.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Otey.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

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

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

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The family name Otey appears collected by the Chronicler and King of Arms, Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent, in his "Repertoire of Coats of the Hispanic Community", that means that the lineage Otey has official coat of arms certified by King of Arms. Said Repertoire of Blazons of the Hispanic Community is the greatest work of Spanish heraldry, where the surnames with his heraldic appears like the family name Otey arranged alphabetically, with their coats of arms. In this work have included the content of many manuscripts of the National Library of Madrid and corresponding to Minutes of Kings of Arms and collects surnames that as Otey are Spanish or very linked for some reason or other to Spain, so those of the family name Otey are in this position. There are also thousands of heraldic and heraldic shields from several Sections of the National Historical Archive, as well as the Royal Chancery of Valladolid, Salas de los Hijodalgos of Vizcaya, etc. In summary, those of the surname Otey have made some test of nobility or knightage.

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

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:

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

* MERMAID: The Mermaid is a symbol of Eloquence and Seduction.

* HEART: The Heart is a symbol of Vigilant Vassal. In its fiery color, it demonstrates Warmth of mind and loving expression of Affection.

* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.

* TREE: The Tree is a symbol of Ancient and Clarified Nobility.

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

* SALTIRE: The Saltire symbolizes the Banner or script of the leader undefeated in combat.

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

* The family name Otey 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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