The Duran Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Duran
Duran (Durán) is an ancient Spanish and Catalan noble surname derived from the personal name Durán (from Latin durandus, meaning "enduring" or "steadfast"). Originating in Aragon, Catalonia, and Castile during the early Middle Ages, families bearing the Duran name held prominent manorial fiefs, civic offices, and military commands. The House of Durán expanded significantly during the Reconquista and 16th-century transatlantic administration.
The symbolism of the Duran coat of arms
Visually striking, the Duran coat of arms features a quarterly field: the 1st and 4th quarters display vertical stripes of blue and radiant gold (paly of azure and gold), while the 2nd and 3rd golden quarters each display three diagonal green leaves. In Iberian heraldry, the vertical blue and gold stripes symbolise loyalty, truth, and knightly distinction. The golden quarters and green leaves represent prosperity, hope, renewal, and agricultural lordship. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays blue and gold feather plumes. Recorded in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Simeon ben Zemah Duran (1361–1444): Renowned Majorcan-born rabbinical authority, philosopher, and scholar.
Diego Durán (c. 1537–1588): Spanish Dominican friar, historian, and author of landmark early works on pre-Columbian history.
Agustín Durán (1789–1862): Celebrated Spanish literary scholar, critic, and Director of the National Library of Spain.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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