Monthly Archives: January 2009
Caamano Family Crest
I am back for another exiting week. As you all may know, tomorrow we will be able to watch history in the making. I, personally, am excited about tomorrow. How about you? Tonight we have the Caamano family crest. I … Continue reading
Despujol Family Crest
Tonight we have the family crest of the last name “Despujol”. Enjoy! Catalan last name, of the parish of San Hipólito de Voltregá, judicial party of Vich (Barcelona). This lineage proved its nobility repeated times in the Military Orders. The … Continue reading
Eguren Family Crest
Hello, tonight I have an interesting last name, Eguren. We were able to find many noble men and women with this last name. Check them out maybe one of them may be a family member of your clan. Vasco last … Continue reading
Faria Family Crest
In a manuscript that stored in Torre de Tombo en Lisboa, is said that in the house of the Counts of Villaflor a medal was stored, coined about twenty centuries ago in Rome in memory of don Nuño de Faría. … Continue reading
Caballero Family Crest
Aragonese last name, of Alcañiz (Teruel). This last name extended for Castile, Asturias and Andalucia. The following joined Santiago’s Order: don Pedro Caballero Illescas, native of Seville (1643), don Diego Caballero de Cabrera y Taboada, native of Seville (1660), don … Continue reading
Ruiz Family Crest
Patronymic last name derived of the name Ruí. Gil Ruiz, probably vallisoletano, passed by Aragon. There he became General Governor. Gil Ruiz during the life and times of Martin “the Human”, (1395), holds the candidacy the infante don Federico de … Continue reading
Jiménez Family Crest
Patronymic last name derived of the name Jimeno. Its older lands are in Navarrese and Aragon. Many of its branches proved their nobility in many Military Orders. Don Diego Bernardo Jiménez de Morales was created Marquis of Santa Rosa in … Continue reading
Borbón Family Crest
Here is another family coat. This one is for the last name Borbon. Enjoy! Lineage of French origin, gave royal dynasties to France, Spain and Italy. The gentlemen of Borbón’s castle came from Childebrando. Since 1327 they were Dukes of … Continue reading
Delaunet Family Crest
Hello, Tonight we are presenting the last name Delaunet. An interesting one since there are specifics on its primitive form and new form. Enjoy! Last name originated in Anjou, France. Its arms were registered after modifying XIV Luis’ ordinance in … Continue reading
Round Tables
Where am I from really?, What is my ancestry?, What are my roots?, Who are my ancestors?, Am I part of history? If you have asked yourself these or other questions regarding the past or origins of your family, this … Continue reading